English–Chinese
“sting” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincì tòng
Example
我的脚被针刺痛了。wǒ de jiǎo bèi zhēn cì tòng le
The needle stung my foot.
How to say “sting” in Chinese
“Sting” in Chinese is 刺痛 (cì tòng).
A brief, needle-like pain that strikes at one small spot.
Example sentences with 刺痛
吃了辣椒后喉咙开始刺痛。chī le là jiāo hòu hóu lóng kāi shǐ cì tòng
After eating chili peppers, my throat began to sting.
Tips for using 刺痛
- In everyday conversation, this word fits a needle prick, thorn, or sharp edge, whereas a broad or lasting ache calls for a different pain term.