English–Chinese
“sponge” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhǎi mián
Example
请把海绵递给我。qǐng bǎ hǎi mián dì gěi wǒ
Please pass me the sponge.
How to say “sponge” in Chinese
“Sponge” in Chinese is 海绵 (hǎi mián).
A soft, porous body that takes in water and returns to shape after pressure.
Example sentences with 海绵
手术中医生用了一块海绵止血。shǒu shù zhōng yī shēng yòng le yí kuài hǎi mián zhǐ xuè
During the operation, the doctor used a sponge to stop the bleeding.
Tips for using 海绵
- In household conversation, context often identifies whether the item is for washing dishes, bathing, or filling, so the surrounding activity matters more than the noun alone.