English–Chinese

“take a shower” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlín yù

Example

我每天早上都要淋浴。wǒ měi tiān zǎo shàng dōu yào lín yù

I take a shower every morning.

Illustration for 淋浴 (take a shower)

How to say “take a shower” in Chinese

“Take a shower” in Chinese is 淋浴 (lín yù).

Washing the body by letting running water pass over it instead of soaking in water.

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

Example sentences with 淋浴

出汗后我喜欢用热水淋浴。chū hàn hòu wǒ xǐ huān yòng rè shuǐ lín yù

After sweating, I like to take a hot shower.

Tips for using 淋浴

  • In practical Chinese, this word often appears in descriptions of bathroom facilities, hotel features, and public instructions, so it is useful for recognizing the washing method named on signs.

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