隐形眼镜
yǐnxíng yǎnjìng
In Chinese, contact lenses is said as 隐形眼镜 (yǐnxíng yǎnjìng).
The term refers to thin plastic lenses placed directly on the eye to correct vision or for cosmetic reasons. When describing the act of wearing them, use the phrase 戴隐形眼镜.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 隐形眼镜 is composed of 隐形 (invisible) and 眼镜 (eyeglasses/lenses).
How does it change in a sentence?
When saying "to wear contact lenses," use the verb 戴 (dài). This verb is used for wearing accessories like contact lenses, glasses or hats.
How do you pronounce it?
yǐnxíng yǎnjìng
What mistakes should you avoid?
When talking about wearing contact lenses, do not use the verbs 着 (zhuó) or 穿 (chuān). Instead, use 戴 (dài).
Did you know?
- The word 隐形 (invisible) is the same term used in Chinese for 'stealth' technology in military aircraft, such as stealth fighters.
- If you wanted to specify colored contact lenses, you would add 美瞳 (měitóng), which literally translates to 'beautiful pupils'.
- Because 戴 (dài) is used for accessories, using 穿 (chuān) for contact lenses would sound to a native speaker like you are trying to put your eyes through a piece of clothing.
Examples in context
- 他需要戴隐形眼镜He needs to wear contact lenses.
- 我以前从来没有戴过角膜接触镜I have never worn contact lenses before.
- 我必须戴隐形眼镜。Wǒ bìxū dài yǐnxíngyǎnjìng.I must wear contact lenses.
- 这种隐形眼镜很舒服。Zhè zhǒng yǐnxíngyǎnjìng hěn shūfu.This kind of contact lens is very comfortable.
Example conversation
Two friends are preparing for a hiking trip.
- 俊杰 Junjie梓涵，你带隐形眼镜了吗？Zǐhán, nǐ dài yǐnxíngyǎnjìng le ma?Zihan, did you bring your contact lenses?
- 梓涵 Zihan我带了，不过我更喜欢戴框架眼镜。Wǒ dài le, bùguò wǒ gèng xǐhuān dài kuàngjià yǎnjìng.I brought them, but I prefer wearing glasses.
- 俊杰 Junjie爬山的时候戴隐形眼镜更方便。Páshān de shíhou dài yǐnxíngyǎnjìng gèng fāngbiàn.Wearing contact lenses is more convenient when climbing.
- 梓涵 Zihan你说得对，俊杰。Nǐ shuō de duì, Jùnjié.You are right, Junjie.
