How to understand your Chinese Washing Machine
Are you an expat living in China? Are you tired of seeing your sweaters shrink from a large size to an extra small? Well, then you may have misunderstood the instructions on your Chinese washing machine (洗衣机, xǐyījī).
Take a look at the translations below and improve your laundry skills so your Ayi (Chinese house maid) can take a break from washing your clothes…
| English | Chinese | Pinyin |
| Polyester | 化纤洗 | huà xiān xĭ |
|
Soft wash |
超柔洗 | chaō róu xĭ |
| wool | 羊毛洗 | yáng maó xĭ |
| cotton | 棉织物 | mián zhi wù |
| quick wash | 超快洗 | chaō kuaì xĭ |
| wash | 单洗涤 | dān xĭ dí |
| rinse | 单漂洗 | dān piaò xĭ |
| spin | 单脱水 | dān tuō shuĭ |
| status | 运行状态 | yùn xíng zhuàng taì |
| strong wash | 强力去污 | qiáng lì qù wū |
| extra – rinse | 额外漂洗 | éwaì piaò xĭ |
| start / pause | 开始暂停 | kaī shĭ / zàn tíng |
Happy washing and may the fabric be with you!
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on www.maxxelli-blog.com and was re-published here by kind permission.
