English–Chinese
“yoga” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyú jiā
Example
她在公园做瑜伽。tā zài gōng yuán zuò yú jiā
She does yoga in the park.
How to say “yoga” in Chinese
“Yoga” in Chinese is 瑜伽 (yú jiā).
A series of body positions guided by the breath, linking physical exercise with a settled mind.
Example sentences with 瑜伽
我喜欢在周末做瑜伽来放松。wǒ xǐ huān zài zhōu mò zuò yú jiā lái fàng sōng
I like doing yoga on weekends to relax.
Tips for using 瑜伽
- Chinese everyday use often presents this activity as exercise and relaxation, so the word does not require a religious setting in ordinary conversation.