alarm in Chinese
alarm in Chinese is 恐怖, 闹钟 — alarm means a sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
alarm in Chinese
恐怖
Pronounced: kǒng bù
Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
闹钟
Pronounced: nào zhōng
A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
What does "alarm" mean?
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noun A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
"The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting."
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noun A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety caused by a sense of danger.
"There was real alarm in his voice when he called to say he'd be late."
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verb To make someone worried or afraid, often by warning them of a danger.
"The strange noise from the engine began to alarm the passengers."
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alarm in a sentence
- The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting.
- She set three alarms so she wouldn't oversleep.
- There was real alarm in his voice when he called to say he'd be late.
- The strange noise from the engine began to alarm the passengers.
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What is "alarm" in Chinese?
"alarm" in Chinese is 恐怖, 闹钟. alarm means: A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
How do you pronounce 恐怖?
"alarm" in Chinese is 恐怖, pronounced "kǒng bù".
How do you use "alarm" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting." In Chinese, "alarm" is 恐怖, 闹钟.
Are there other ways to say "alarm" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "alarm": 恐怖, 闹钟.
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