English–Chinese
“wear” in Chinese
How to say “wear” in Chinese
“Wear” in Chinese is 穿 (chuān).
Something enters an opening and continues through it, as a garment crosses the body or an object pierces material.
Example sentences with 穿
现在先穿外套吧。xiàn zài xiān chuān wài tào ba
Let's put on a coat first.
Tips for using 穿
- Chinese uses 穿 (chuān, "wear or put on") for both getting clothes onto the body and having them on, while English usually chooses "put on" for the action and "wear" for the state.
Other Chinese words for “wear”
他每天戴手表。tā měi tiān dài shóu biǎo
He wears a watch every day.
轮胎已经磨损得很厉害。lún tāi yǐ jīng mó sǔn de hěn lì hài
The tires are badly worn.
他穿着一件蓝色的外套。tā chuān zhe yí jiàn lán sè de wài tào
He is wearing a blue coat.
进入工地前请佩戴安全帽。jìn rù gōng dì qián qǐng pèi dài ān quán mào
Please wear a hard hat before entering the construction site.