English–Chinese
“sit in the sun” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshài tài yáng
Example
他在公园的长椅上晒太阳。tā zài gōng yuán de cháng yǐ shàng shài tài yáng
He is sitting in the sun on a bench in the park.
How to say “sit in the sun” in Chinese
“Sit in the sun” in Chinese is 晒太阳 (shài tài yáng).
A person settles into sunshine as a simple outdoor way to feel warm and unhurried.
Example sentences with 晒太阳
植物需要适量地晒太阳才能健康生长。zhí wù xū yào shì liàng dì shài tài yáng cái néng jiàn kāng shēng zhǎng
Plants need an appropriate amount of sunlight to grow healthily.
Tips for using 晒太阳
- English speakers often hear "sunbathe" as a planned activity for tanning, while this everyday Chinese phrase can simply describe resting in warm sunlight.