English–Chinese
“try on” in Chinese
How to say “try on” in Chinese
“Try on” in Chinese is 试戴 (shì dài).
Putting on a small wearable item for a short check of its fit and appearance.
Example sentences with 试戴
她在镜子前试戴那对耳环。tā zài jìng zi qián shì dài nà duì ěr huán
She is trying on those earrings in front of the mirror.
Tips for using 试戴
- Chinese separates this action from trying on clothes: 试戴 (shìdài, "try wearing") is used for items such as glasses and hats, whereas 试穿 (shìchuān, "try wearing clothes") is used for garments.
Other Chinese words for “try on”
这件外套我可以在店里试穿吗？zhè jiàn wài tào wǒ ké yǐ zài diàn lǐ shì chuān ma
Can I try this coat on in the store?