English–Chinese
“sneaker” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqiú xié
Example
我新买了一双球鞋。wǒ xīn mǎi le yì shuāng qiú xié
I bought a new pair of sneakers.
How to say “sneaker” in Chinese
“Sneaker” in Chinese is 球鞋 (qiú xié).
Footwear built for active movement, with a sporty look that also fits ordinary daily life.
Example sentences with 球鞋
晚上跑步时，他总是穿球鞋。wǎn shàng pǎo bù shí tā zǒng shì chuān qiú xié
When he runs in the evening, he always wears sneakers.
Tips for using 球鞋
- 球鞋 (qiúxié, "athletic shoe") is a broad everyday term, while names such as basketball shoes or running shoes identify a more specific use.