English–Chinese
“poke” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuō
Example
别用手去戳孩子的肚子。bié yòng shǒu qù chuō hái zi de dǔ zi
Don't poke the child's stomach with your hand.
How to say “poke” in Chinese
“Poke” in Chinese is 戳 (chuō).
A brief, pointed touch that catches attention or triggers a response.
Example sentences with 戳
她在手机屏幕上用手指不停地戳。tā zài shǒu jī píng mù shàng yòng shóu zhǐ bù tíng dì chuō
She keeps poking the phone screen with her finger.
Tips for using 戳
- In everyday Chinese, this verb can describe a quick screen action, where English "tap" or "click" may fit better than a physical-action word.