English–Chinese
“telescope” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwàng yuǎn jìng
Example
我用望远镜看到了海上的船。wǒ yòng wàng yuǎn jìng kàn dào le hǎi shàng de chuán
I used a telescope to see the ships at sea.
How to say “telescope” in Chinese
“Telescope” in Chinese is 望远镜 (wàng yuǎn jìng).
A lens- or mirror-based instrument that makes distant things appear close and large enough to inspect.
Example sentences with 望远镜
孩子们用望远镜观察远处的鸟。hái zi men yòng wàng yuǎn jìng guān chá yuǎn chù de niǎo
The children used a telescope to observe birds in the distance.
Tips for using 望远镜
- As an instrument noun, it commonly follows 用 (yòng, "use; with") when describing the tool used for viewing, a useful pattern for everyday observations.