English–Chinese
“pupil” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintóng kǒng
Example
在黑暗中，瞳孔会放大。zài hēi àn zhōng tóng kǒng huì fàng dà
In the dark, the pupil gets larger.
How to say “pupil” in Chinese
“Pupil” in Chinese is 瞳孔 (tóng kǒng).
The eye's built-in light gate, widening or narrowing as conditions change.
Example sentences with 瞳孔
强光下，瞳孔会缩小。qiáng guāng xià tóng kǒng huì suō xiǎo
In bright light, the pupil constricts.
Tips for using 瞳孔
- Changes in this part can accompany strong feelings, but the word names the physical feature rather than an emotion such as fear or surprise.