English–Chinese
“pearl” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhēn zhū
Example
她戴着珍珠项链。tā dài zhe zhēn zhū xiàng liàn
She is wearing a pearl necklace.
How to say “pearl” in Chinese
“Pearl” in Chinese is 珍珠 (zhēn zhū).
A smooth, shining round bead that serves as jewelry or as a chewy addition to a drink.
Example sentences with 珍珠
她在市场上买了一对珍珠耳环。tā zài shì chǎng shàng mǎi le yí duì zhēn zhū ěr huán
She bought a pair of pearl earrings at the market.
Tips for using 珍珠
- In drink menus, this word often means chewy tapioca balls rather than a gemstone, so the surrounding food or jewelry context determines the meaning.