English–Chinese
“toothpaste” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyá gāo
Example
每天早上我都用牙膏刷牙。měi tiān zǎo shàng wǒ dōu yòng yá gāo shuā yá
Every morning I use toothpaste to brush my teeth.
How to say “toothpaste” in Chinese
“Toothpaste” in Chinese is 牙膏 (yá gāo).
A smooth paste used with a brush to clean and care for the teeth.
Example sentences with 牙膏
这家店的牙膏品牌很多，我选了儿童专用的。zhè jiā diàn de yá gāo pǐn pái hěn duō wǒ xuǎn le ér tóng zhuān yòng de
This store has many toothpaste brands, and I chose one for children.
Tips for using 牙膏
- In everyday English, toothpaste is usually uncountable, so "a tube of toothpaste" is natural when naming the container.