子弹 (zǐ dàn) — how to say "bullet" in Chinese

Measure word: 颗 (kē)

子弹

Bullet, cartridge

noun

Character composition

子

small, tiny

弹

bullet, projectile

Radicals / Keys

子

Child

#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes

弓

Bow

#57 · gōng · 3 strokes

Collocations

一颗子弹

yì kē zǐ dàn

one bullet

Examples

警察在他的枪里找到了子弹。

The police found a bullet in his gun.

这是子弹。

This is a bullet.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "bullet" in Chinese?

"bullet" in Chinese is 子弹 (zǐ dàn).

What does 子弹 mean in English?

子弹 (zǐ dàn) means "Bullet, cartridge".

How is 子弹 pronounced?

It is pronounced zǐ dàn (written as zi dan, zidan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "bullet" in Chinese characters?

It is written 子弹.

What HSK level is 子弹?

子弹 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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