English–Chinese

“sole” in Chinese

Chinese

Also脚掌 (jiǎo zhǎng)

Pronunciation

Pinyindǐ

Example

鞋子的底已经磨破了。xié zi de dǐ yǐ jīng mó pò le

The sole of the shoe is already worn through.

Illustration for 底 (sole)

How to say “sole” in Chinese

“Sole” in Chinese is 底 (dǐ).

The lowest supporting layer that holds something up or forms its underlying base.

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

Example sentences with 底

我从心底支持你的决定。wǒ cóng xīn dǐ zhī chí nǐ de jué dìng

I support your decision from the bottom of my heart.

Tips for using 底

  • English often changes its noun according to the object, while Chinese keeps one core word for many kinds of supporting undersides, making the shared pattern useful in everyday compounds.

Other Chinese words for “sole”

昨天跑步后,我的脚掌很疼。zuó tiān pǎo bù hòu wǒ de jiáo zhǎng hěn téng

After running yesterday, the soles of my feet hurt a lot.

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