English–Chinese
“unnatural” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēng yìng
Example
这段翻译有点生硬。zhè duàn fān yì yóu diǎn shēng yìng
This translation is a little unnatural.
How to say “unnatural” in Chinese
“Unnatural” in Chinese is 生硬 (shēng yìng).
Language or behavior that feels raw and rigid instead of flowing naturally.
Example sentences with 生硬
面试时他的回答听起来有点生硬。miàn shì shí tā de huí dá tīng qǐ lái yóu diǎn shēng yìng
His answers in the interview sound a little unnatural.
Tips for using 生硬
- In conversation lessons, this word can describe a sentence that is grammatically correct but does not sound natural, helping separate grammatical accuracy from natural expression.