English–Chinese
“puppet” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmù ǒu
Example
舞台上有木偶在表演。wǔ tái shàng yǒu mù ǒu zài biáo yǎn
There are puppets performing onstage.
How to say “puppet” in Chinese
“Puppet” in Chinese is 木偶 (mù ǒu).
A human likeness that acts only through another person's control, from a handled object to a person with no real say in events.
Example sentences with 木偶
孩子们在台上看提线木偶表演。hái zi men zài tái shàng kàn tí xiàn mù ǒu biáo yǎn
The children are watching a string-puppet show onstage.
Tips for using 木偶
- When the word describes a person, it usually carries criticism because it suggests obedience and a lack of independent judgment, not merely a public position.