English–Chinese

“lid” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingài zi

Example

汤快好了,请把盖子盖上。tāng kuài hǎo le qǐng bǎ gài zi gài shàng

The soup is almost ready, so please put the lid on.

Illustration for 盖子 (lid)

How to say “lid” in Chinese

“Lid” in Chinese is 盖子 (gài zi).

A removable top that closes a container's opening, keeping contents in and heat or splashes under control.

Full entry for 盖子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 盖子

出门前别忘了把盖子盖上。chū mén qián bié wàng le bǎ gài zi gài shàng

Before you leave, don't forget to put the lid on.

Tips for using 盖子

  • In everyday Chinese, the container name often comes before this noun, so the same pattern identifies the part on a pot, bottle, or box.

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