arch in Chinese
arch in Chinese is 弓形, 拱 — arch means a curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
arch in Chinese
弓形
Pronounced: gōng xíng
An inverted U shape.
拱
Pronounced: gǒng
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
What does "arch" mean?
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noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
"They walked through the stone arch into the courtyard."
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verb To bend into a curved shape.
"The cat arched its back when the dog appeared."
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adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
"She gave an arch smile that suggested she knew more than she was saying."
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adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".
"He was cast as the hero's arch rival."
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arch in a sentence
- They walked through the stone arch into the courtyard.
- The bridge is held up by a single steel arch.
- The cat arched its back when the dog appeared.
- She gave an arch smile that suggested she knew more than she was saying.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "arch" in Chinese?
"arch" in Chinese is 弓形, 拱. arch means: A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
How do you pronounce 弓形?
"arch" in Chinese is 弓形, pronounced "gōng xíng".
How do you use "arch" in a sentence?
Example: "They walked through the stone arch into the courtyard." In Chinese, "arch" is 弓形, 拱.
Are there other ways to say "arch" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "arch": 弓形, 拱.
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