English–Chinese
“tripod” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsān jiǎo jià
Example
我需要一个三脚架来拍照。wǒ xū yào yí gè sān jiǎo jià lái pāi zhào
I need a tripod to take pictures.
How to say “tripod” in Chinese
“Tripod” in Chinese is 三脚架 (sān jiǎo jià).
Three legs spread beneath a camera or instrument, keeping it fixed and steady.
Example sentences with 三脚架
拍夜景时，最好把相机固定在三脚架上。pāi yè jǐng shí zuì hǎo bǎ xiàng jī gù dìng zài sān jiǎo jià shàng
When taking night photos, it is best to secure the camera on a tripod.
Tips for using 三脚架
- When equipment is counted in everyday conversation, this noun commonly uses 个 (gè, "general classifier"), not 台 (tái, "machine classifier").