English–Chinese

“text message” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinduǎn xìn

Example

我刚收到一条短信。wǒ gāng shōu dào yì tiáo duǎn xìn

I just received a text message.

Illustration for 短信 (text message)

How to say “text message” in Chinese

“Text message” in Chinese is 短信 (duǎn xìn).

A small digital note sent from one phone to another for everyday contact.

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

Example sentences with 短信

我刚给他发了短信，他还没回复。wǒ gāng gěi tā fā le duǎn xìn tā hái méi huí fù

I just sent him a text message, but he hasn't replied yet.

Tips for using 短信

  • English uses text as both a noun and a verb, but this Chinese noun refers to the message itself rather than the act of sending it.

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