English–Chinese
“plot” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqíng jié
Example
这本小说的情节很复杂。zhè běn xiǎo shuō de qíng jié hěn fù zá
The plot of this novel is very complex.
How to say “plot” in Chinese
“Plot” in Chinese is 情节 (qíng jié).
A chain of linked events and conflicts that carries a story from one turning point to the next.
Example sentences with 情节
这部电影的情节发展很快，让人感到紧张。zhè bù diàn yǐng de qíng jié fā zhǎn hěn kuài ràng rén gǎn dào jǐn zhāng
The plot of this movie develops quickly, making viewers feel tense.
Tips for using 情节
- In everyday Chinese, this noun fits novels, films, and television dramas, while a simple report about a real event usually calls for a more general word instead.