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aegis in Chinese

aegis in Chinese is 埃癸斯 — aegis means protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a powerful person or organization.

aegis in Chinese

埃癸斯
noun
Pronounced: āi guǐ sī
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. [from early 17th c.]

What does "aegis" mean?

  1. noun Protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a powerful person or organization.
    "The research was conducted under the aegis of the national health institute."
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aegis in a sentence

  • The research was conducted under the aegis of the national health institute.

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What is "aegis" in Chinese?

"aegis" in Chinese is 埃癸斯. aegis means: Protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a powerful person or organization.

How do you pronounce 埃癸斯?

"aegis" in Chinese is 埃癸斯, pronounced "āi guǐ sī".

How do you use "aegis" in a sentence?

Example: "The research was conducted under the aegis of the national health institute." In Chinese, "aegis" is 埃癸斯.

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