游泳池
yóuyǒngchí
The English phrase "swimming pool" is translated into Chinese as 游泳池 (yóuyǒngchí). Wiktionary also lists 泳池 (yǒngchí) and 游水池 (yóushuǐchí).
Meaning: pool for swimming (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 游泳池 | yóuyǒngchí | |
| 泳池 | yǒngchí | |
| 游水池 | yóushuǐchí | dialectal |
What does it mean word for word?
The word 游泳池 is composed of 游泳, which means swimming and 池, which means pool or pond.
Which one should you use?
泳池 is a shortened, more colloquial version of 游泳池.
Is it said differently in some regions?
游水池 is a dialectal variation used in certain regions, such as in Cantonese-speaking areas.
How do you pronounce it?
yóuyǒngchí
Did you know?
- In a hotel context, if you see 无边泳池, it refers to an 'infinity pool', where 无边 literally means 'borderless' or 'without edge'.
- In China, you will often see swimming pools designated as 恒温泳池, which specifically means 'constant temperature pool'. This distinction is highly valued in marketing to ensure the water is warm regardless of the season.
- The concept of 'swimming' in 游泳 involves the character 游, which can also mean 'to wander' or 'to roam', implying a sense of leisurely movement through the water.
Examples in context
- 湯姆家有個游泳池。Tom's house has a swimming pool.This sentence shows how to express possession of a 游泳池.Tatoeba #13565173 by LeviHighway, translation #13565170 by CK
- 這個酒店沒有游泳池。This hotel doesn't have a swimming pool.This sentence is useful for expressing the absence of a 游泳池 in a location.Tatoeba #5997682 by xjjAstrus, translation #7772288 by sharris123
- 你可以使用旅馆的游泳池。You can use the hotel's swimming pool.This sentence demonstrates how to mention the availability of a hotel's 游泳池.Tatoeba #1735516 by sadhen, translation #33378 by CK
- 请问，泳池在哪里?Excuse me, where is the swimming pool?
- 我们一起去泳池吧Let's go to the swimming pool together
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the summer.
- 梓涵 Zihan浩然，學校有游泳池嗎？Hàorán, xuéxiào yǒu yóuyǒngchí ma?Haoran, does the school have a swimming pool?
- 浩然 Haoran有的，那裡的游泳池很大。Yǒu de, nàlǐ de yóuyǒngchí hěn dà.Yes, the swimming pool there is very large.
- 梓涵 Zihan那我們明天去游泳吧。Nà wǒmen míngtiān qù yóuyǒng ba.Then let's go swimming tomorrow.
- 浩然 Haoran好，我也想去游泳池玩。Hǎo, wǒ yě xiǎng qù yóuyǒngchí wán.Okay, I also want to go to the swimming pool to play.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “swimming pool” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
