arc in Chinese
arc in Chinese is 弓 — arc means a curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
arc in Chinese
弓
Pronounced: gōng
(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
What does "arc" mean?
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noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
"The ball traced a wide arc across the sky."
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noun A story's overall shape or progression, especially a character's emotional or moral development.
"The show gave its villain a surprisingly sympathetic character arc."
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verb To move or curve along a path shaped like an arc.
"The rocket arced over the launch pad and out to sea."
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noun A glowing discharge of electricity jumping across a gap, as in welding.
"Sparks flew as the electric arc jumped between the terminals."
arc in a sentence
- The ball traced a wide arc across the sky.
- The bridge's cables form a graceful arc.
- The show gave its villain a surprisingly sympathetic character arc.
- The rocket arced over the launch pad and out to sea.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "arc" in Chinese?
"arc" in Chinese is 弓. arc means: A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
How do you pronounce 弓?
"arc" in Chinese is 弓, pronounced "gōng".
How do you use "arc" in a sentence?
Example: "The ball traced a wide arc across the sky." In Chinese, "arc" is 弓.
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