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barrage in Chinese

barrage in Chinese is 壩, 炮击 — barrage means a sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.

barrage in Chinese

noun
Pronounced:
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
炮击
noun
Pronounced: pào jī
(military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.

What does "barrage" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
    "The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement."
  2. noun A man-made barrier across a river built to control its depth or flow.
    "The barrage regulates water levels for irrigation downstream."
  3. verb To attack or overwhelm with a continuous stream of something.
    "Fans barraged the band's social media with requests for a reunion tour."
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barrage in a sentence

  • The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement.
  • The soldiers advanced under cover of an artillery barrage.
  • The barrage regulates water levels for irrigation downstream.
  • Fans barraged the band's social media with requests for a reunion tour.

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What is "barrage" in Chinese?

"barrage" in Chinese is 壩, 炮击. barrage means: A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.

How do you pronounce 壩?

"barrage" in Chinese is 壩, pronounced "bà".

How do you use "barrage" in a sentence?

Example: "The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters after the announcement." In Chinese, "barrage" is 壩, 炮击.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "barrage": 壩, 炮击.

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