普拉提
pǔlātí
The English phrase 'pilates' can be translated into Mandarin as 普拉提 (pǔlātí) or 彼拉提斯.
Meaning: physical fitness system (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mandarin | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 普拉提 | pǔlātí |
| 彼拉提斯 | bǐlātísī |
Both forms refer to the physical fitness system known as Pilates.
Which one should you use?
普拉提 is the most common way to say Pilates in mainland China, whereas 彼拉提斯 is another available form.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pǔlātí.
Did you know?
- In urban gyms in China, using the English word 'Pilates' instead of 普拉提 can make a person sound more 'high-end' or international.
- The character 拉 (lā) in 普拉提 means 'to pull', which is a verb used frequently in physical training. While it is just a phonetic component here, it accidentally creates a very appropriate imagery for core-strengthening movements.
- The term 普拉提 includes the character 普, which is the same character found in the Mandarin word for 'universal' or 'global' 普遍.
Examples in context
- 我最近在学普拉提。Wǒ zuìjìn zài xué Pǔlātí.I have been learning Pilates recently.
- 普拉提对核心力量很有帮助。Pǔlātí duì héxīn lìliàng hěn yǒu bāngzhù.Pilates is very helpful for core strength.
- 这间健身房提供普拉提课程。Zhè jiān jiànshēnfáng tígōng Pǔlātí kèchéng.This gym offers Pilates classes.
Example conversation
浩然 asks 佳怡 about her new workout routine.
- 浩然 Haoran佳怡，你最近在做什么运动？Jiāyí, nǐ zuìjìn zài zuò shénme yùndòng?Jiayi, what kind of exercise have you been doing lately?
- 佳怡 Jiayi我在练普拉提，感觉身体变轻盈了。Wǒ zài liàn Pǔlātí, gǎnjué shēntǐ biàn qīngyíng le.I am practicing Pilates, and I feel much lighter.
- 浩然 Haoran那很棒，我也想试试。Nà hěn bàng, wǒ yě xiǎng shì shì.That's great, I want to try it too.
- 佳怡 Jiayi浩然，我们可以一起去报名。Hàorán, wǒmen kěyǐ yìqǐ qù bàomíng.Haoran, we can go sign up together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pilates” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
