English–Chinese

“windowsill” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchuāng tái

Example

猫喜欢在窗台上睡觉。māo xǐ huān zài chuāng tái shàng shuì jiào

The cat likes to sleep on the windowsill.

Illustration for 窗台 (windowsill)

How to say “windowsill” in Chinese

“Windowsill” in Chinese is 窗台 (chuāng tái).

A flat ledge at the bottom of a window, used as a small shelf or a brief place to sit.

Full entry for 窗台: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 窗台

猫常常坐在窗台上晒太阳。māo cháng cháng zuò zài chuāng tái shàng shài tài yáng

The cat often sits on the windowsill and basks in the sun.

Tips for using 窗台

  • The phrase 窗台 (chuāngtái, "windowsill") 上 (shàng, "on") helps describe an object or animal's location in everyday speech.

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