English–Chinese
“sweater” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmáo yī
Example
我昨天买了一件毛衣。wǒ zuó tiān mǎi le yí jiàn máo yī
I bought a sweater yesterday.
How to say “sweater” in Chinese
“Sweater” in Chinese is 毛衣 (máo yī).
A knitted upper-body layer that traps warmth and may be pulled over the head or opened at the front.
Example sentences with 毛衣
这件毛衣是妈妈去年送给我的。zhè jiàn máo yī shì mā mā qù nián sòng gěi wǒ de
This sweater was given to me by my mother last year.
Tips for using 毛衣
- English speakers often use sweater mainly for a pullover, but 毛衣 (máoyī, "sweater") is a broad Chinese clothing label that can include an open-front style.