English–Chinese
“roll” in Chinese
How to say “roll” in Chinese
“Roll” in Chinese is 滚 (gǔn).
A forceful continuous turning or surging that moves across a surface or pushes outward.
Example sentences with 滚
小石子从山坡上滚下来了。xiǎo shí zǐ cóng shān pō shàng gǔn xià lái le
The pebble came rolling down from the hillside.
Tips for using 滚
- A bare 滚 (gǔn, "roll") said to a person is a harsh dismissal, so a clear subject and situation matter when the word describes physical movement.
Other Chinese words for “roll”
球在草地上慢慢滚动。qiú zài cǎo dì shàng màn màn gǔn dòng
The ball is rolling slowly on the grass.