English–Chinese
“tissue” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǐ jīn
Example
桌子上有一盒纸巾。zhuō zi shàng yǒu yì hé zhǐ jīn
There is a box of tissues on the table.
How to say “tissue” in Chinese
“Tissue” in Chinese is 纸巾 (zhǐ jīn).
A thin disposable sheet that stands in for cloth when the face, hands, or nose need a quick wipe.
Example sentences with 纸巾
我口袋里有一包纸巾。wǒ kǒu dài lǐ yǒu yì bāo zhǐ jīn
I have a pack of tissues in my pocket.
Tips for using 纸巾
- Chinese quantity words distinguish the container from the sheet: 包 (bāo, "packet") and 盒 (hé, "box") count packages, while 张 (zhāng, "sheet") counts one sheet.