English–Chinese
“thread” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsī
Example
衣服上有一根丝。yī fú shàng yǒu yì gēn sī
There is a thread on the clothing.
How to say “thread” in Chinese
“Thread” in Chinese is 丝 (sī).
A barely perceptible filament that can exist as a real thread or as the smallest trace or chance of something abstract.
Example sentences with 丝
舞台上，演员手里舞动着一条丝带。wǔ tái shàng yǎn yuán shóu lǐ wǔ dòng zhe yì tiáo sī dài
On stage, an actor is waving a silk ribbon in their hand.
Tips for using 丝
- As a measure word, it highlights near-zero quantity rather than shape, so it can describe an abstract amount even when no physical strand is involved.