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archive in Chinese

archive in Chinese is 文件, 文件档案 — archive means a place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.

archive in Chinese

文件
noun
Pronounced: wén jiàn
A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.
文件档案
verb
Pronounced: wén jiàn dàng àn
(transitive) To place (something) into an archive.

What does "archive" mean?

  1. noun A place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.
    "The old letters are kept in the city archive."
  2. verb To store something away, often digitally, for future reference rather than everyday use.
    "Please archive last year's emails to free up space."
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archive in a sentence

  • The old letters are kept in the city archive.
  • Researchers spent weeks digging through the newspaper archive.
  • Please archive last year's emails to free up space.

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What is "archive" in Chinese?

"archive" in Chinese is 文件, 文件档案. archive means: A place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.

How do you pronounce 文件?

"archive" in Chinese is 文件, pronounced "wén jiàn".

How do you use "archive" in a sentence?

Example: "The old letters are kept in the city archive." In Chinese, "archive" is 文件, 文件档案.

Are there other ways to say "archive" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "archive": 文件, 文件档案.

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