English–Chinese
“sift” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshāi
Example
请把面粉筛一遍。qǐng bǎ miàn fěn shāi yí biàn
Please sift the flour once.
How to say “sift” in Chinese
“Sift” in Chinese is 筛 (shāi).
Separate a mixed set by letting what fits through a mesh pass while holding back what does not.
Example sentences with 筛
招聘时，公司会先筛选简历。zhāo pìn shí gōng sī huì xiān shāi xuǎn jiǎn lì
When hiring, the company first screens resumes.
Tips for using 筛
- Unlike English sift, which often suggests flour or another powder, Chinese uses this verb more broadly for filtering a group by a chosen standard, including people, items, or information.