English–Chinese
“sofa” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshā fā
Example
我们的沙发很舒服。wǒ men de shā fā hěn shū fú
Our sofa is very comfortable.
How to say “sofa” in Chinese
“Sofa” in Chinese is 沙发 (shā fā).
A long, padded indoor seat with a back, made for resting alone or sitting with others.
Example sentences with 沙发
周末我和朋友一起坐在沙发上看电影。zhōu mò wǒ hé péng yǒu yì qǐ zuò zài shā fā shàng kàn diàn yǐng
On weekends, my friends and I sit on the sofa and watch movies together.
Tips for using 沙发
- The measure word 张 (zhāng, "measure word for broad, flat objects") is used for this item in ordinary speech, making it a useful everyday pattern.