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“slippers” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintuō xié

Example

我每天在家里穿拖鞋。wǒ měi tiān zài jiā lǐ chuān tuō xié

I wear slippers at home every day.

Illustration for 拖鞋 (slippers)

How to say “slippers” in Chinese

“Slippers” in Chinese is 拖鞋 (tuō xié).

Easy indoor footwear that slips on and off quickly and keeps the feet comfortable at home.

Full entry for 拖鞋: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 拖鞋

下班回家后,他习惯脱掉外面的鞋,换上拖鞋休息。xià bān huí jiā hòu tā xí guàn tuō diào wài miàn de xié huàn shàng tuō xié xiū xī

After he gets home from work, he usually takes off his outdoor shoes, changes into slippers, and rests.

Tips for using 拖鞋

  • In everyday English, slippers often suggest soft bedroom footwear, while 拖鞋 (tuōxié, "slippers") can also mean simple open footwear worn around the home, without implying a fuzzy lining.

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