English–Chinese
“shorts” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinduǎn kù
Example
今天很热，我穿了短裤和衬衫。jīn tiān hěn rè wǒ chuān le duǎn kù hé chèn shān
It's hot today, so I wore shorts and a shirt.
How to say “shorts” in Chinese
“Shorts” in Chinese is 短裤 (duǎn kù).
A casual lower-body garment that leaves part of the legs uncovered for cooler, freer movement.
Example sentences with 短裤
去海边我带了短裤和泳衣。qù hǎi biān wǒ dài le duǎn kù hé yǒng yī
I brought shorts and a swimsuit when I went to the beach.
Tips for using 短裤
- The noun is gender-neutral in Chinese, so it does not imply that the wearer is male or female.