English–Chinese
“wax” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlà
Example
桌子上有一块蜡。zhuō zi shàng yǒu yí kuài là
There is a piece of wax on the table.
How to say “wax” in Chinese
“Wax” in Chinese is 蜡 (là).
A meltable material that becomes a smooth coating or molded object and returns to a solid state as it cools.
Example sentences with 蜡
生日蛋糕上插着几根蜡烛。shēng rì dàn gāo shàng chā zhe jǐ gēn là zhú
Several candles are stuck in the birthday cake.
Tips for using 蜡
- In everyday Chinese, this material noun often appears inside product names, so recognizing it helps identify what a candle, crayon, polish, or coating is made from.