English–Chinese

“recorder” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshù dí

Example

我会吹竖笛。wǒ huì chuī shù dí

I can play the recorder.

Illustration for 竖笛 (recorder)

How to say “recorder” in Chinese

“Recorder” in Chinese is 竖笛 (shù dí).

A straight, hand-held wind instrument whose finger holes change the notes as air passes through it.

Full entry for 竖笛: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 竖笛

我想买一支竖笛。wǒ xiǎng mǎi yì zhī shù dí

I want to buy a recorder.

Tips for using 竖笛

  • In English, recorder can also mean a device that saves sound or pictures, so context identifies the musical meaning.

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