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“towel” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmáo jīn

Example

运动后我用毛巾擦汗。yùn dòng hòu wǒ yòng máo jīn cā hàn

After exercising, I use a towel to wipe off sweat.

Illustration for 毛巾 (towel)

How to say “towel” in Chinese

“Towel” in Chinese is 毛巾 (máo jīn).

A soft, absorbent cloth that lifts moisture from skin or other surfaces.

Full entry for 毛巾: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 毛巾

洗完脸后，我用毛巾把脸擦干。xǐ wán liǎn hòu wǒ yòng máo jīn bǎ liǎn cā gàn

After washing my face, I use a towel to dry my face.

Tips for using 毛巾

  • In everyday Chinese, 毛巾 (máojīn, "towel") is commonly counted with 条 (tiáo, "classifier for long or flexible items"), rather than 张 (zhāng, "classifier for flat items").

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