English–Chinese

“photo” in Chinese

Chinese

Also相片 (xiàng piàn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhào piān

Example

桌子上有一张照片。zhuō zi shàng yǒu yì zhāng zhào piān

There is a photo on the table.

Illustration for 照片 (photo)

How to say “photo” in Chinese

“Photo” in Chinese is 照片 (zhào piān).

A visual record made by a camera or phone, whether it becomes a print or a file.

Full entry for 照片: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 照片

请把这张照片发给我。qǐng bǎ zhè zhāng zhào piān fā gěi wǒ

Please send me this photo.

Tips for using 照片

  • English speakers often use "picture" for drawings and other images, while this Chinese noun centers on an image made by a camera or phone.

Other Chinese words for “photo”

请把那张相片给我看看。qǐng bǎ nà zhāng xiàng piān gěi wǒ kàn kàn

Please show me that photo.

“photo” in other languages