English–Chinese
“slave” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinnú lì
Example
我们不能把任何人当作奴隶。wǒ men bù néng bǎ rèn hé rén dàng zuò nú lì
We must not treat anyone as a slave.
How to say “slave” in Chinese
“Slave” in Chinese is 奴隶 (nú lì).
A person placed completely under another person's ownership, control, and labor demands.
Example sentences with 奴隶
许多历史学家研究了奴隶制度的形成和影响。xǔ duō lì shǐ xué jiā yán jiū le nú lì zhì dù de xíng chéng hé yíng xiǎng
Many historians have studied how slavery formed and its impact.
Tips for using 奴隶
- English speakers may use slave casually in phrases about work or habits, but the Chinese term carries the same serious human meaning and is not a casual synonym for a very busy or obedient person.