English–Chinese
“take a picture” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinpāi
Example
我用手机拍了一张照片。wǒ yòng shǒu jī pāi le yì zhāng zhào piān
I took a picture with my phone.
How to say “take a picture” in Chinese
“Take a picture” in Chinese is 拍 (pāi).
A quick touch with the hand or an object that triggers an effect or leaves a record.
Example sentences with 拍
观众听到好消息，纷纷拍手。guān zhòng tīng dào hǎo xiāo xī fēn fēn pāi shǒu
After hearing the good news, the audience clapped one after another.
Tips for using 拍
- A nearby noun often settles the meaning: a camera or phone points to photography, while a hand or table points to a brief physical touch.