English–Chinese
“toenail” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiǎo zhǐ jiǎ
Example
她的脚趾甲很整齐。tā de jiáo zhí jiǎ hěn zhěng qí
Her toenails are very neat.
How to say “toenail” in Chinese
“Toenail” in Chinese is 脚趾甲 (jiǎo zhǐ jiǎ).
The toe tip has a natural hard cover that protects it while continuing to grow.
Example sentences with 脚趾甲
医生说脚趾甲感染了，需要治疗。yī shēng shuō jiáo zhí jiǎ gán rǎn le xū yào zhì liáo
The doctor said the toenail was infected and needed treatment.
Tips for using 脚趾甲
- Chinese body-part compounds often state the location inside the noun, which makes this word more precise than a general word for a nail in conversations about grooming or foot care.