English–Chinese
“optional” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxuǎn tián
Example
该项为选填，可以不填。gāi xiàng wèi xuǎn tián ké yǐ bù tián
This field is optional and does not have to be filled in.
How to say “optional” in Chinese
“Optional” in Chinese is 选填 (xuǎn tián).
An open space on a form where information can be added without being required.
Example sentences with 选填
请在选填项中填写备注。qǐng zài xuǎn tián xiàng zhōng tián xiě bèi zhù
Please enter notes for the optional item.
Tips for using 选填
- Short labels can be easy to miss on small screens, so nearby headings or notes often show which part of a form the label applies to.