Writing
海绵 (hǎi mián) — how to say "sponge" in Chinese
海绵
Sponge
noun
Character composition
海
sea
绵
cotton, soft
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
柔软的海绵
róu ruǎn de hǎi mián
soft sponge
Examples
这块海绵吸水很快，用来清洁很方便。
This sponge absorbs water quickly and is convenient for cleaning.
我用海绵洗碗。
I wash dishes with a sponge.
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Frequently asked questions
Sponge in Chinese translation
"sponge" in Chinese is 海绵 (hǎi mián).
What does 海绵 mean in English?
海绵 (hǎi mián) means "Sponge".
How is 海绵 pronounced?
It is pronounced hǎi mián (written as hai mian, haimian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "sponge" in Chinese characters?
It is written 海绵: 海 has 10 strokes, 绵 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 海绵?
海绵 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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