How do you say "cylinder" in Chinese?

圆柱体

yuán zhù tǐ

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "cylinder" is 圆柱体 (yuán zhù tǐ).

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Pronunciation

This one reads "yuán zhù tǐ" with second tone, then fourth tone, then third tone; picture your pitch rising sharply, the way your voice lifts when you ask "what?"; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.

Writing and usage

圆柱体 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

罐子形状像圆柱体。

guàn zi xíng zhuàng xiàng yuán zhù tǐ 。

The can is shaped like a cylinder.

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How to remember 圆柱体

Try connecting the exact scene of when the can is shaped like a cylinder with "yuán zhù tǐ" — it's a fast route to cylinder.

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Questions about 圆柱体

How do you pronounce 圆柱体?

Is 圆柱体 formal or casual?

圆柱体 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 圆柱体 used in Chinese?

圆柱体 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 罐子形状像圆柱体。 (The can is shaped like a cylinder.).

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