English–Chinese
“rag” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmā bù
Example
我用抹布擦桌子。wǒ yòng mā bù cā zhuō zi
I use a rag to wipe the table.
How to say “rag” in Chinese
“Rag” in Chinese is 抹布 (mā bù).
A worn piece of fabric becomes a household tool for wiping dirt from hard surfaces.
Example sentences with 抹布
不要把脏的抹布放在水里太久。bú yào bǎ zàng de mā bù fàng zài shuǐ lǐ tài jiǔ
Do not leave the dirty rag in water for too long.
Tips for using 抹布
- In homes, an old towel or another absorbent fabric can serve this role, so the word focuses on cleaning use rather than a particular fabric.