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archive in Chinese is 文件, 文件档案 — archive means a place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.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
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
Pronounced: wén jiàn dàng àn
(transitive) To place (something) into an archive.
What does "archive" mean?
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noun A place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.
"The museum opened its archive so visitors could see photographs of the old harbour."
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verb To store something away, often digitally, for future reference rather than everyday use.
"We archive every finished project so the files are safe but out of the way."
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archive in a sentence
- The museum opened its archive so visitors could see photographs of the old harbour.
- The old letters are kept in the city archive.
- We archive every finished project so the files are safe but out of the way.
- The library plans to archive its old newspapers on a secure server.
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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 archive means: A place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.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 museum opened its archive so visitors could see photographs of the old harbour." 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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