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ash in Chinese

ash in Chinese is 灰 — ash means the gray powdery residue left after something has burned.

ash in Chinese

灰
noun
Pronounced: huī
A gray color, similar to that of the remains of a fire.

What does "ash" mean?

  1. noun The gray powdery residue left after something has burned.
    "After the bonfire, a thick layer of ash lay across the garden."
  2. noun A hardwood tree of the genus Fraxinus, or its pale, tough timber.
    "A tall ash stood at the edge of the field, its leaves turning yellow."
  3. noun The remains of a cremated body (usually plural, "ashes").
    "He kept his father's ashes in a small wooden box on the shelf."
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ash in a sentence

  • After the bonfire, a thick layer of ash lay across the garden.
  • She tapped the ash from her cigarette into the tray.
  • A tall ash stood at the edge of the field, its leaves turning yellow.
  • Carpenters like ash for tool handles because it is strong and flexible.

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What is "ash" in Chinese?
"ash" in Chinese is 灰. ash means: The gray powdery residue left after something has burned.
How do you pronounce 灰?
"ash" in Chinese is 灰, pronounced "huī".
How do you use "ash" in a sentence?
Example: "After the bonfire, a thick layer of ash lay across the garden." In Chinese, "ash" is 灰.
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