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awn in Chinese

awn in Chinese is 芒 — awn means a thin, bristle-like growth found on the seed heads of grasses such as barley and oats.

awn in Chinese

芒
noun
Pronounced: máng
The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.

What does "awn" mean?

  1. noun A thin, bristle-like growth found on the seed heads of grasses such as barley and oats.
    "The awn on the barley ear caught in her sleeve."
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awn in a sentence

  • The awn on the barley ear caught in her sleeve.
  • Awns can work their way into an animal's skin if not removed.

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What is "awn" in Chinese?
"awn" in Chinese is 芒. awn means: A thin, bristle-like growth found on the seed heads of grasses such as barley and oats.
How do you pronounce 芒?
"awn" in Chinese is 芒, pronounced "máng".
How do you use "awn" in a sentence?
Example: "The awn on the barley ear caught in her sleeve." In Chinese, "awn" is 芒.
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