English–Chinese
“pest” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhài chóng
Example
我关上窗户防止害虫飞进来。wǒ guān shàng chuāng hù fáng zhǐ hài chóng fēi jìn lái
I close the window to keep pests from flying in.
How to say “pest” in Chinese
“Pest” in Chinese is 害虫 (hài chóng).
An insect seen as a source of damage to crops, stored goods, homes, or human health.
Example sentences with 害虫
经过检查，发现小麦遭受了害虫危害，产量下降。jīng guò jiǎn chá fā xiàn xiǎo mài zāo shòu le hài chóng wēi hài chǎn liàng xià jiàng
After inspection, it was found that the wheat had suffered pest damage, and the yield had declined.
Tips for using 害虫
- In everyday Chinese, a specific name such as mosquito or cockroach is often more natural when the insect is known, while this category word suits talk about prevention, farming, and damage.