English–Chinese
“momentum” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì tou
Example
他在工作上很有势头，大家都看好他。tā zài gōng zuò shàng hěn yǒu shì tou dà jiā dōu kàn hǎo tā
He has a lot of momentum at work, and everyone has high hopes for him.
How to say “momentum” in Chinese
“Momentum” in Chinese is 势头 (shì tou).
The current force behind a rise or burst of activity, showing how strongly something is developing.
Example sentences with 势头
在连胜之后，球队取得了明显的势头。zài lián shèng zhī hòu qiú duì qǔ dé le míng xiǎn de shì tou
After a string of wins, the team gained clear momentum.
Tips for using 势头
- The noun applies to people as well as plans, businesses, and other projects, focusing on their current direction and energy rather than a settled ability or result.