English–Chinese
“trumpet” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiǎo hào
Example
他在乐队里吹小号。tā zài yuè duì lǐ chuī xiǎo hào
He plays the trumpet in the band.
How to say “trumpet” in Chinese
“Trumpet” in Chinese is 小号 (xiǎo hào).
A smaller, clearly marked form that stands out, especially a bright brass instrument, but also a reduced size or secondary identity.
Example sentences with 小号
我喜欢听小号的声音。wǒ xǐ huān tīng xiǎo hào de shēng yīn
I like listening to the sound of the trumpet.
Tips for using 小号
- In Chinese, context does much of the work with this word: a rehearsal, a shop label, and an online profile can point to different meanings.