English–Chinese

“mask” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkǒu zhào

Example

生病时请戴好口罩,保护别人。shēng bìng shí qǐng dài hǎo kǒu zhào bǎo hù bié rén

When you are sick, please wear your mask properly to protect others.

Illustration for 口罩 (mask)

How to say “mask” in Chinese

“Mask” in Chinese is 口罩 (kǒu zhào).

A personal shield that covers the mouth and nearby parts of the face to block droplets, dust, and tiny harmful particles.

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

Example sentences with 口罩

出门乘车时请戴好口罩。chū mén chéng chē shí qǐng dài hǎo kǒu zhào

When you go out and ride in a vehicle, please wear your mask properly.

Tips for using 口罩

  • 戴 (dài, "wear") is the usual verb for putting on a mask, hat, or glasses, while 穿 (chuān, "wear") is used mainly for clothes and shoes.

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