English–Chinese
“scarf” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwéi jīn
Example
外面很冷，戴上围巾吧。wài miàn hěn lěng dài shàng wéi jīn ba
It's very cold outside, so put on a scarf.
How to say “scarf” in Chinese
“Scarf” in Chinese is 围巾 (wéi jīn).
A strip of fabric that circles the neck, keeping out cold air or adding a finishing touch to clothing.
Example sentences with 围巾
这条围巾需要手洗，不能机洗。zhè tiáo wéi jīn xū yào shǒu xǐ bù néng jī xǐ
This scarf needs to be hand-washed and cannot be machine-washed.
Tips for using 围巾
- The measure word 条 (tiáo, "measure word for long, narrow things") commonly pairs with this noun when counting scarves.