English–Chinese
“shade” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshù yīn
Example
我们在树荫下聊天。wǒ men zài shù yīn xià liáo tiān
We chat in the shade.
How to say “shade” in Chinese
“Shade” in Chinese is 树荫 (shù yīn).
A natural shelter of filtered light beneath spreading branches, where the air feels cooler.
Example sentences with 树荫
中午，孩子们躲在树荫下避暑。zhōng wǔ hái zi men duǒ zài shù yīn xià bì shǔ
At noon, the children take shelter in the shade to escape the heat.
Tips for using 树荫
- For conversational descriptions of outdoor places, this word points to relief from strong sunlight, not to the dimness of an indoor room.