English–Chinese
“read silently” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmò dú
Example
上课前请把课文默读一遍。shàng kè qián qǐng bǎ kè wén mò dú yí biàn
Before class, please read the text silently once.
How to say “read silently” in Chinese
“Read silently” in Chinese is 默读 (mò dú).
Reading with the voice kept inside, using the eyes to take in written meaning.
Example sentences with 默读
出门前她常常把短信默读一遍以确认内容。chū mén qián tā cháng cháng bǎ duǎn xìn mò dú yí biàn yǐ què rèn nèi róng
Before going out, she often reads her text messages silently once to confirm their content.
Tips for using 默读
- English often leaves silent reading unmarked because reading usually implies quiet reading, while Chinese uses this word to make the distinction explicit.