English–Chinese
“microwave” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwēi bō lú
Example
别把金属放进微波炉。bié bǎ jīn shǔ fàng jìn wēi bō lú
Don't put metal in the microwave.
How to say “microwave” in Chinese
“Microwave” in Chinese is 微波炉 (wēi bō lú).
A kitchen chamber that uses microwave energy to heat meals and thaw frozen food quickly.
Example sentences with 微波炉
用微波炉加热剩菜时，应加盖以防溅出。yòng wēi bō lú jiā rè shèng cài shí yīng jiā gài yǐ fáng jiàn chū
When heating leftovers in the microwave, cover them to prevent splattering.
Tips for using 微波炉
- English can use an appliance name as a verb, whereas Chinese normally keeps this term as a noun and uses a separate verb for the heating action.