When clothes get smaller after you wash them, you can say they 缩水 (suōshuǐ). This word is useful for talking about laundry problems. For example, if your favorite shirt doesn't fit anymore because it got smaller in the wash, you can say it 缩水了. It's a common thing that happens to clothes.
When we talk about clothes shrinking after washing, the verb we use in Chinese is 缩水 (suō shuǐ).
Think of 缩 (suō) as meaning 'to shrink' or 'to contract', and 水 (shuǐ) as 'water'. So, literally, it's like 'shrink by water'.
It's very common to use it in sentences like '这件衣服洗了会缩水' (Zhè jiàn yīfu xǐ le huì suō shuǐ), which means 'These clothes will shrink after washing'.
You can also use it to describe something that has already shrunk, for example, '我的毛衣缩水了' (Wǒ de máoyī suō shuǐ le) - 'My sweater has shrunk'.
When you wash clothes and they come out smaller, that's 缩水 (suō shuǐ). It literally means 'shrink water' or 'shrivel water'.
You'll often hear people say 衣服缩水了 (yīfu suō shuǐ le) which means 'the clothes have shrunk'. It's a common problem, especially with certain fabrics like cotton or wool if they're washed incorrectly.
So, if you've ever pulled a favorite sweater out of the dryer only to find it's now doll-sized, you've experienced 缩水 firsthand.
When we talk about clothes shrinking after washing, the verb we use in Chinese is 缩水 (suō shuǐ). This literally means 'to shrink water,' which is a vivid way to describe something getting smaller due to water exposure.
For example, if your favorite cotton shirt became a bit smaller after its first wash, you would say it 缩水了 (suō shuǐ le). It's a common issue with certain fabrics, so it's a very practical word to know.
You might also hear this term used metaphorically to talk about things like budgets shrinking, but its primary and most common use is definitely about laundry!
When we talk about clothes shrinking after washing, the most common and practical verb to use in Chinese is 缩水 (suōshuǐ).
It literally means “to shrink water,” which clearly conveys the idea of something becoming smaller due to contact with water, like in washing.
You’ll hear this term all the time in daily conversation and when shopping for clothes.
For example, if you want to warn someone that a certain shirt might shrink, you could say 这件衬衫可能会缩水 (zhè jiàn chènshān kě néng huì suōshuǐ).
Alright, let's get into how to use the Chinese verb 缩水 (suōshuǐ), which means 'to shrink,' specifically for clothes after washing. This is an A1 word, so it's a foundational one for talking about everyday problems with laundry.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 缩水
The simplest way to use 缩水 is to put the item that shrunk as the subject.
这件衣服缩水了。
- Translation Hint
- This piece of clothing shrunk.
Notice the 了 (le) at the end. This particle indicates a change of state or completion of an action. Since the shrinking has already happened, it's very common and natural to include 了.
我的毛衣缩水了。
- Translation Hint
- My sweater shrunk.
§ Specifying the Cause (Why it shrunk)
You can easily add the reason for the shrinking, typically using 因为 (yīnwèi - because) or just by stating the action that caused it (like 'washing').
这件衬衫洗完后缩水了。
- Translation Hint
- This shirt shrunk after washing.
Here, 洗完 (xǐwán - finished washing) is placed before 缩水 to show the sequence of events.
因为洗得太热，所以我的裤子缩水了。
- Translation Hint
- Because (I) washed it too hot, my pants shrunk.
§ Using 缩水 in a Question
You can ask if something shrunk using the usual question particles or patterns.
这件T恤会缩水吗？
- Translation Hint
- Will this T-shirt shrink?
Adding 吗 (ma) at the end turns it into a simple yes/no question. 会 (huì) indicates likelihood or future action.
你的新裙子缩水了没有？
- Translation Hint
- Did your new dress shrink or not?
...了没有 (le méiyǒu) is another common way to ask if something has happened (or not).
§ Degree of Shrinking
You can use adverbs to describe how much something shrunk. Some common ones include:
- 很 (hěn) - very
- 一点 (yīdiǎn) - a little bit
- 太多 (tàiduō) - too much
这件毛衣缩水得很厉害。
- Translation Hint
- This sweater shrunk severely (a lot).
我的牛仔裤只缩水了一点。
- Translation Hint
- My jeans only shrunk a little bit.
§ Important Note on Usage
While 缩水 literally means 'shrink water' (缩 suō - shrink, 水 shuǐ - water), it is almost exclusively used for items that shrink due to washing or getting wet, especially clothing. You wouldn't use it for things shrinking in other contexts (like a balloon deflating or a population decreasing – there are other words for those). Keep it focused on laundry!
So, next time your favorite shirt comes out of the wash looking like it belongs to a doll, you'll know exactly how to express your frustration in Chinese!
راهنمای تلفظ
- Don't confuse the 'uo' sound with 'u' or 'o'. It's a diphthong, so practice gliding between the sounds.
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When referring to clothes shrinking, you can use 缩水 directly after the clothing item. For example, 衣服缩水了 (yīfu suōshuǐ le) - The clothes shrunk.
我的毛衣缩水了。 (Wǒ de máoyī suōshuǐ le.) - My wool sweater shrunk.
To ask if something will shrink, you can use 会不会 (huì bú huì) before 缩水. For example, 这件衣服会不会缩水？ (Zhè jiàn yīfu huì bú huì suōshuǐ?) - Will this piece of clothing shrink?
这条裤子会不会缩水？ (Zhè tiáo kùzi huì bú huì suōshuǐ?) - Will these pants shrink?
You can use 导致 (dǎozhì) to mean 'to lead to' or 'to cause' something to shrink. For example, 洗衣机温度太高导致衣服缩水。 (Xǐyījī wēndù tài gāo dǎozhì yīfu suōshuǐ.) - The washing machine temperature was too high, causing the clothes to shrink.
烘干机用错了导致我的衬衫缩水了。 (Hōnggānjī yòng cuò le dǎozhì wǒ de chènshān suōshuǐ le.) - Using the dryer incorrectly caused my shirt to shrink.
To express that something is shrink-resistant, you can say 不会缩水 (bú huì suōshuǐ) or 防缩水 (fáng suōshuǐ). For example, 这件T恤不会缩水。 (Zhè jiàn T-xù bú huì suōshuǐ.) - This T-shirt won't shrink.
这种面料防缩水。 (Zhè zhǒng miànliào fáng suōshuǐ.) - This type of fabric is shrink-resistant.
When talking about the degree of shrinking, you can use adverbs like 有点 (yǒudiǎn) 'a little' or 严重 (yánzhòng) 'severely' before 缩水. For example, 这件衣服缩水有点严重。 (Zhè jiàn yīfu suōshuǐ yǒudiǎn yánzhòng.) - This piece of clothing shrunk a bit severely.
我的牛仔裤缩水了一点点。 (Wǒ de niúzǎikù suōshuǐ le yīdiǎndiǎn.) - My jeans shrunk just a little bit.
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这件衣服洗完后___了。
The sentence means 'This piece of clothing ___ after washing.' '缩水' means to shrink, which fits the context of clothes after washing.
我的毛衣___了，现在太小了。
The sentence means 'My sweater ___ and is too small now.' '缩水' (shrunk) makes sense for a sweater that is now too small.
别用热水洗这件衬衫，它会___。
The sentence means 'Don't wash this shirt with hot water, it will ___.' '缩水' (shrink) is a common outcome when washing certain fabrics with hot water.
这条裤子洗了几次后，有点___。
The sentence means 'These pants are a bit ___ after washing a few times.' '缩水' (shrunken) is a common thing to happen to clothes after multiple washes.
我担心这件新衣服会___。
The sentence means 'I'm worried this new clothes will ___.' '缩水' (shrink) is a common concern for new clothes.
这双袜子洗了之后___了，穿不下了。
The sentence means 'These socks ___ after washing, I can't wear them anymore.' '缩水' (shrunk) is why they might not fit.
My clothes shrank.
Will this sweater shrink?
Don't worry, this garment won't shrink.
این را بلند بخوانید:
我的裤子缩水了。
تمرکز: suō shuǐ
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
这件衬衫缩水了。
تمرکز: zhè jiàn chèn shān suō shuǐ le
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
我的T恤缩水了，不能穿了。
تمرکز: bù néng chuān le
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
我的毛衣洗完后___了。
The sentence means 'My wool sweater shrunk after washing.' '缩水' means to shrink.
这件衣服是棉的，所以可能会___。
The sentence means 'This piece of clothing is cotton, so it might shrink.' Cotton clothes often shrink.
你洗衣服的时候要注意，有些布料会___。
The sentence means 'You need to be careful when washing clothes, some fabrics will shrink.'
新买的裤子，洗了一次就___了，穿不下了。
The sentence means 'The new pants shrunk after one wash, and I can't wear them anymore.'
这个杯子是陶瓷的，不会___。
The sentence means 'This cup is ceramic, it won't shrink.' Shrinking usually refers to fabric.
为了防止衣服___，最好用冷水洗。
The sentence means 'To prevent clothes from shrinking, it's best to wash them with cold water.'
My new sweater shrank after washing.
Will this piece of clothing shrink?
You need to be careful when washing clothes, some fabrics shrink.
این را بلند بخوانید:
我的衬衫缩水了，现在穿不下了。
تمرکز: 缩水 (suō shuǐ)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
这条裤子买的时候有点大，希望洗完能缩水一些。
تمرکز: 希望 (xī wàng)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
为了避免衣服缩水，最好用冷水洗。
تمرکز: 避免 (bì miǎn)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Imagine you bought a new T-shirt, but after washing it, it shrunk. Write a short sentence in Chinese describing this situation. Mention the T-shirt and that it shrunk.
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پاسخ نمونه
我的T恤洗了以后缩水了。
You are telling a friend about a new pair of jeans. You want to ask if they think the jeans will shrink. Write this question in Chinese.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
你觉得这条裤子会缩水吗？
Your grandmother made you a wool scarf. You are worried it might shrink if you wash it incorrectly. Write a Chinese sentence expressing this concern.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
我怕这条毛线围巾会缩水。
这件外套现在怎么样了？ (How is this jacket now?)
این متن را بخوانید:
妈妈给我买了一件新外套。我洗了以后发现它缩水了。现在这件外套对我来说有点小。
这件外套现在怎么样了？ (How is this jacket now?)
文章中提到'我洗了以后发现它缩水了'，并且'现在这件外套对我来说有点小'，说明外套缩水了。(The passage mentions 'I found it shrunk after washing it' and 'now this jacket is a bit small for me', indicating the jacket shrunk.)
文章中提到'我洗了以后发现它缩水了'，并且'现在这件外套对我来说有点小'，说明外套缩水了。(The passage mentions 'I found it shrunk after washing it' and 'now this jacket is a bit small for me', indicating the jacket shrunk.)
根据这段话，人们担心什么？ (According to this passage, what are people worried about?)
این متن را بخوانید:
很多人担心纯棉的衣服洗了会缩水。所以买衣服的时候，要注意看洗涤说明。
根据这段话，人们担心什么？ (According to this passage, what are people worried about?)
文章中明确提到'很多人担心纯棉的衣服洗了会缩水'。(The passage clearly states 'Many people are worried that pure cotton clothes will shrink after washing'.)
文章中明确提到'很多人担心纯棉的衣服洗了会缩水'。(The passage clearly states 'Many people are worried that pure cotton clothes will shrink after washing'.)
小王为什么不开心？ (Why is Xiao Wang unhappy?)
این متن را بخوانید:
小王新买了一条羊毛围巾，但是她不知道羊毛会缩水。第一次洗完后，围巾变得很小，她很不开心。
小王为什么不开心？ (Why is Xiao Wang unhappy?)
文章中说'第一次洗完后，围巾变得很小，她很不开心'，并且之前提到'她不知道羊毛会缩水'，所以她不开心是因为围巾缩水了。(The passage says 'After the first wash, the scarf became very small, and she was very unhappy', and it was mentioned earlier that 'she didn't know wool would shrink', so she is unhappy because the scarf shrunk.)
文章中说'第一次洗完后，围巾变得很小，她很不开心'，并且之前提到'她不知道羊毛会缩水'，所以她不开心是因为围巾缩水了。(The passage says 'After the first wash, the scarf became very small, and she was very unhappy', and it was mentioned earlier that 'she didn't know wool would shrink', so she is unhappy because the scarf shrunk.)
这件毛衣洗后会___，买大一号吧。
‘缩水’ (suōshuǐ) means to shrink. The sentence suggests buying a bigger size because the sweater will shrink after washing.
我的新裤子第一次洗就___了，现在穿着有点紧。
‘缩水’ (suōshuǐ) means to shrink. The context implies the pants became tighter after washing, indicating they shrunk.
洗涤说明上说这件衣服不能烘干，否则会严重___。
‘缩水’ (suōshuǐ) means to shrink. The warning is about not tumble-drying because it will cause severe shrinkage.
这双袜子质量不好，洗了几次就___了，都穿不下了。
‘缩水’ (suōshuǐ) means to shrink. The sentence indicates the socks no longer fit, implying they shrunk after washing.
为了防止衣服___，我总是用冷水手洗。
‘缩水’ (suōshuǐ) means to shrink. Washing clothes in cold water by hand is a common way to prevent them from shrinking.
你这件衬衫是不是___了？看起来比以前小了一圈。
‘缩水’ (suōshuǐ) means to shrink. The observation that the shirt looks smaller suggests it has shrunk.
我的新毛衣第一次洗完后，完全______了。
这里的语境是描述毛衣洗后变小了，因此“缩水”是正确的选择。
为了防止衣服______，最好用冷水洗涤。
用冷水洗涤是为了避免衣物变小，所以“缩水”是符合语境的动词。
这条牛仔裤洗过几次以后，明显______了一些。
牛仔裤洗后尺寸变小，通常用“缩水”来形容。
购买棉质衣物时，不必担心它们会缩水。
棉质衣物在洗涤后，尤其是首次洗涤时，通常会有些许缩水。
如果衣服缩水了，可以通过熨烫使其恢复原状。
一旦衣服缩水，通常很难通过简单的熨烫使其完全恢复到原来的尺寸。
干洗是避免衣物缩水的一种有效方法。
干洗通常不会导致衣物缩水，因为其洗涤过程不涉及大量的水分。
The sweater shrunk after washing, now it doesn't fit anymore.
Have you noticed that this piece of clothing seems to have shrunk?
To avoid clothes shrinking, it's best to wash them in cold water.
این را بلند بخوانید:
这件衬衫洗完以后缩水了吗？
تمرکز: 缩水 (suō shuǐ)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
我担心这条裤子会缩水。
تمرکز: 担心 (dān xīn), 缩水 (suō shuǐ)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
请问，这件衣服会缩水吗？
تمرکز: 请问 (qǐng wèn), 缩水 (suō shuǐ)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
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