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.
"Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance."
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verb To bend into a curved shape.
"The gymnast arched her body backwards to form a perfect curve."
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adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
"He raised one eyebrow and gave his friend an arch look."
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adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".
"The detective finally caught up with his arch enemy in the old warehouse."
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arch in a sentence
- Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance.
- They walked through the stone arch into the courtyard.
- The gymnast arched her body backwards to form a perfect curve.
- Wind made the tall branches arch over the narrow lane.
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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: "Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance." 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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