English–Chinese
“wash one's hands” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxǐ shǒu
Example
吃饭前记得洗手。chī fàn qián jì de xí shǒu
Remember to wash your hands before eating.
How to say “wash one's hands” in Chinese
“Wash one's hands” in Chinese is 洗手 (xǐ shǒu).
Water and soap move over the hands, lifting away dirt.
Example sentences with 洗手
回家后先洗手再吃东西。huí jiā hòu xiān xí shǒu zài chī dōng xī
After you get home, wash your hands before eating.
Tips for using 洗手
- Chinese often omits possessive words for body parts when the owner is clear, so the hands belong to the relevant person in context.