English–Chinese
“narrow” in Chinese
How to say “narrow” in Chinese
“Narrow” in Chinese is 窄 (zhǎi).
A space or fit with too little side-to-side room for things or people to pass, sit, or move comfortably.
Example sentences with 窄
这条走廊太窄，两个人不能并排走。zhè tiáo zǒu láng tài zhǎi liǎng gè rén bù néng bìng pái zǒu
This hallway is too narrow for two people to walk side by side.
Tips for using 窄
- This word describes width, not total size: a spacious room may have a tight doorway, and a garment may restrict movement across the body even if its length is right.
Other Chinese words for “narrow”
楼梯间很狭窄，上下要注意。lóu tī jiān hěn xiá zhǎi shàng xià yào zhù yì
The stairwell is very narrow, so be careful when going up and down.
这个房间很狭小。zhè ge fáng jiān hěn xiá xiǎo
This room is very narrow.