English–Chinese
“plastic” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsù liào
Example
这个杯子是塑料的。zhè ge bēi zi shì sù liào de
This cup is made of plastic.
How to say “plastic” in Chinese
“Plastic” in Chinese is 塑料 (sù liào).
A light, shapeable substance that takes the form needed for useful products.
Example sentences with 塑料
商店里有很多塑料制品。shāng diàn lǐ yǒu hěn duō sù liào zhì pǐn
The store has many plastic products.
Tips for using 塑料
- The everyday Chinese term covers many kinds of plastic, while technical contexts can identify a particular resin when the exact material matters.