English–Chinese

“take a bath” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxǐ zǎo

Example

我每天晚上都要洗澡。wǒ měi tiān wǎn shàng dōu yào xí zǎo

I have to take a bath every night.

Illustration for 洗澡 (take a bath)

How to say “take a bath” in Chinese

“Take a bath” in Chinese is 洗澡 (xǐ zǎo).

Washing the whole body with water, whether in a tub, under a spray, or with a quick rinse.

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

Example sentences with 洗澡

他回家后先去洗澡,然后吃饭。tā huí jiā hòu xiān qù xí zǎo rán hòu chī fàn

After he gets home, he takes a bath first, then eats.

Tips for using 洗澡

  • English often treats a bath and a shower as different expressions, while Chinese uses one everyday word for either and adds the method only when it matters.

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