English–Chinese
“toothpick” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyá qiān
Example
吃完饭后我用牙签剔牙。chī wán fàn hòu wǒ yòng yá qiān tī yá
After a meal, I use a toothpick to clean between my teeth.
How to say “toothpick” in Chinese
“Toothpick” in Chinese is 牙签 (yá qiān).
A tiny handheld stick for clearing a tight space or lifting a small bite.
Example sentences with 牙签
孩子用牙签做手工。hái zi yòng yá qiān zuò shǒu gōng
The child uses a toothpick to make crafts.
Tips for using 牙签
- At a shared meal, discreet use and prompt disposal fit ordinary table manners better than waving the stick around or leaving it on the table.