English–Chinese
“small plate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindié zi
Example
他把碟子放在桌子上。tā bǎ dié zi fàng zài zhuō zi shàng
He put the small plate on the table.
How to say “small plate” in Chinese
“Small plate” in Chinese is 碟子 (dié zi).
A small, flat vessel used at the table for a little food or as support beneath a cup.
Example sentences with 碟子
他拿起碟子递给了她。tā ná qǐ dié zi dì gěi le tā
He picked up the small plate and handed it to her.
Tips for using 碟子
- Chinese does not add a plural ending to this noun, so number words or context show whether one dish or several is meant.