English–Chinese
“tail” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwěi ba
Example
那只猫的尾巴很漂亮。nà zhǐ māo de wěi ba hěn piào liàng
That cat's tail is very beautiful.
How to say “tail” in Chinese
“Tail” in Chinese is 尾巴 (wěi ba).
The part at the back of a living thing or object, especially an appendage or small piece that follows the main body.
Example sentences with 尾巴
小狗看到主人就摇尾巴。xiáo gǒu kàn dào zhǔ rén jiù yáo wěi ba
The puppy wags its tail when it sees its owner.
Tips for using 尾巴
- Learners often hear this noun after verbs meaning wag, swing, or hide, so verb-noun combinations help identify lively descriptions in casual speech.