beacon in Chinese
beacon in Chinese is 烽火, 狼烟, 燈塔 — beacon means a light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
beacon in Chinese
烽火
Pronounced: fēng huǒ
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
狼烟
Pronounced: láng yān
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
燈塔
Pronounced: dēng tǎ
(nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
What does "beacon" mean?
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noun A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
"The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks."
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noun A person or thing that serves as a guiding example or symbol of hope.
"The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community."
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verb To send out light or a signal, as a beacon does.
"The tower beaconed across the bay every ten seconds."
beacon in a sentence
- The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks.
- A flashing beacon marked the edge of the runway.
- The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community.
- The tower beaconed across the bay every ten seconds.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "beacon" in Chinese?
"beacon" in Chinese is 烽火, 狼烟, 燈塔. beacon means: A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
How do you pronounce 烽火?
"beacon" in Chinese is 烽火, pronounced "fēng huǒ".
How do you use "beacon" in a sentence?
Example: "The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks." In Chinese, "beacon" is 烽火, 狼烟, 燈塔.
Are there other ways to say "beacon" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "beacon": 烽火, 狼烟, 燈塔.
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