English–Chinese
“vocal cords” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēng dài
Example
医生说他的声带发炎了。yī shēng shuō tā de shēng dài fā yán le
The doctor said his vocal cords were inflamed.
How to say “vocal cords” in Chinese
“Vocal cords” in Chinese is 声带 (shēng dài).
Two flexible strips in the throat vibrate as air passes over them to create the voice.
Example sentences with 声带
唱歌太久后，她的声带感到疲劳。chàng gē tài jiǔ hòu tā de shēng dài gǎn dào pí láo
After singing for too long, her vocal cords felt tired.
Tips for using 声带
- English normally uses a plural noun for this paired body part, while Chinese uses the same unmarked noun and lets context show the number.