How do you say "opaque" in Chinese?

不透明

bú tòu míng

Adjective Hanzi

In Chinese, "opaque" is 不透明 (bú tòu míng).

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Pronunciation

To get bú tòu míng right, aim for "bú" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "tòu" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "míng" pushed upward like a question (second tone).

Writing and usage

不透明 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

磨砂窗户是不透明的。

mó shā chuāng hù shì bú tòu míng de 。

The frosted window is opaque.

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How to remember 不透明

Notice how "boo toh meeng" echoes inside "bú tòu míng"; tie that echo to opaque and you won't forget it.

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Questions about 不透明

How do you pronounce 不透明?

To get bú tòu míng right, aim for "bú" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "tòu" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "míng" pushed upward like a question (second tone).

Is 不透明 formal or casual?

不透明 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 不透明 used in Chinese?

不透明 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 磨砂窗户是不透明的。 (The frosted window is opaque.).

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