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“spray” in Chinese

Chinese

Also喷雾 (pēn wù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinpēn

Example

油锅突然喷出热油。yóu guō tū rán pēn chū rè yóu

Hot oil suddenly sprayed out of the pan.

Illustration for 喷 (spray)

How to say “spray” in Chinese

“Spray” in Chinese is 喷 (pēn).

A forceful burst shoots outward from one point, carrying liquid, gas, or fine particles.

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

Example sentences with 喷

火山开始喷出熔岩。huǒ shān kāi shǐ pēn chū róng yán

The volcano began to gush out lava.

Tips for using 喷

  • English spray often suggests a fine, spread-out mist, but Chinese 喷 (pēn, "to spray") also covers a concentrated jet or sudden flow, so the surrounding noun determines the picture.

Other Chinese words for “spray”

这个喷雾很好用。zhè ge pēn wù hěn hǎo yòng

This spray is easy to use.

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