The Chinese word 洗澡 means “to take a bath” or “to shower”. It is a common phrase used in everyday conversation to refer to the act of cleaning oneself with water. In Chinese culture, cleanliness is highly valued and taking a daily bath or shower is considered an important part of personal hygiene. The phrase 洗澡 can be used in various contexts, such as asking someone if they have taken a shower or reminding someone to take a bath before going to bed.
Translation
Verb: to take a shower, to have a bath
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我每天晚上都会洗澡 | wǒ měi tiān wǎnshàng dōu huì xǐzǎo | I take a shower every night |
| 你洗澡用了多长时间？ | nǐ xǐzǎo yòngle duō cháng shíjiān? | How long did you take to shower? |
| 我忘记洗澡了，太累了 | wǒ wàngjì xǐzǎo le, tài lèi le | I forgot to shower, I was too tired |
| 妈妈叫我洗澡，但我还没准备好 | māmā jiào wǒ xǐzǎo, dàn wǒ hái méi zhǔnbèi hǎo | Mom told me to take a shower, but I’m not ready yet |
| 洗澡之前，我先泡个澡 | xǐzǎo zhī qián, wǒ xiān pào gè zǎo | Before taking a shower, I soak in the tub first |
| 我用了一整瓶沐浴露洗澡 | wǒ yòngle yī zhěng píng mùyùlù xǐzǎo | I used a whole bottle of shower gel to wash myself |
| 洗澡的时候，我喜欢听音乐 | xǐzǎo de shíhou, wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè | I like to listen to music while taking a shower |
HSK
洗澡 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
Learning Card
