English–Chinese
“tank top” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbèi xīn
Example
夏天我常穿背心去跑步。xià tiān wǒ cháng chuān bèi xīn qù pǎo bù
In summer, I often wear a tank top when I go running.
How to say “tank top” in Chinese
“Tank top” in Chinese is 背心 (bèi xīn).
A simple sleeveless top kept close to the torso for cooling, absorbing sweat, or wearing under another layer.
Example sentences with 背心
她把脏了的背心放进洗衣机。tā bǎ zāng le de bèi xīn fàng jìn xǐ yī jī
She put the dirty tank top in the washing machine.
Tips for using 背心
- English vest is not a reliable one-word match: in American English it usually means a sleeveless outer layer, while in British English it can mean an undershirt, so the clothing context matters.