English–Chinese
“smog” in Chinese
How to say “smog” in Chinese
“Smog” in Chinese is 霾 (mái).
A dirty-looking layer suspended in the air makes distant things fade and the sky look gray.
Example sentences with 霾
早上空气中有霾，出门戴口罩。zǎo shàng kōng qì zhōng yǒu mái chū mén dài kǒu zhào
There is smog in the air this morning, so wear a mask when you go outside.
Tips for using 霾
- As a weather noun, it commonly serves as the topic of statements about visibility or air quality rather than naming an action or personal feeling.
Other Chinese words for “smog”
早上城市被烟雾笼罩。zǎo shàng chéng shì bèi yān wù lǒng zhào
The city is shrouded in smog this morning.