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“unhygienic” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù wèi shēng

Example

这个厨房不卫生,我不想在这里吃饭。zhè ge chú fáng bú wèi shēng wǒ bù xiǎng zài zhè lǐ chī fàn

This kitchen is unhygienic, and I do not want to eat here.

Illustration for 不卫生 (unhygienic)

How to say “unhygienic” in Chinese

“Unhygienic” in Chinese is 不卫生 (bù wèi shēng).

A breakdown in cleanliness that can make surroundings, food, or habits unsafe or unpleasant.

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

Example sentences with 不卫生

公园的地面不卫生,不要让孩子直接坐下。gōng yuán de dì miàn bú wèi shēng bú yào ràng hái zi zhí jiē zuò xià

The ground in the park is unhygienic, so do not let children sit directly on it.

Tips for using 不卫生

  • English speakers may use "dirty" for visible dirt, but this word focuses on hygiene and possible health effects even when dirt is not obvious.

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