English–Chinese
“pit” in Chinese
How to say “pit” in Chinese
“Pit” in Chinese is 坑 (kēng).
An empty dip in the ground or another surface, viewed figuratively as a place where someone can fall into trouble.
Example sentences with 坑
小孩玩耍时不小心掉进了一个坑。xiǎo hái wán shuǎ shí bù xiǎo xīn diào jìn le yí gè kēng
A child accidentally fell into a pit while playing.
Tips for using 坑
- The word is common in spoken and online complaints about small losses or poor purchases, while formal reports usually use more specific wording.
Other Chinese words for “pit”
吃桃子时别把核吞下了。chī táo zi shí bié bǎ hé tūn xià le
When eating a peach, do not swallow the pit.