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bend in Chinese

bend in Chinese is 曲线, 结, 轉動 — bend means to force something into a curved or angled shape.

bend in Chinese

曲线
noun
Pronounced: qū xiàn
A curve.
结
noun
Pronounced: jiē
Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.
轉動
verb
Pronounced: zhuǎn dòng
(transitive) To cause to change direction.
折叠
verb
Pronounced: zhé dié
(transitive) To force to submit.

What does "bend" mean?

  1. verb To force something into a curved or angled shape.
    "The strong wind had bent the metal sign so far that it was unreadable."
  2. verb To curve or change direction.
    "The river bends to the left near the old mill."
  3. verb To lean or stoop the body.
    "You should bend your knees when you lift a heavy box."
  4. verb To adapt rules or facts to suit a purpose.
    "Some people bend the truth a little when they tell funny stories."
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bend in a sentence

  • The strong wind had bent the metal sign so far that it was unreadable.
  • Be careful not to bend the pages of the book too much.
  • The river bends to the left near the old mill.
  • Watch out where the path bends, because cyclists often come round it quickly.

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What is "bend" in Chinese?
"bend" in Chinese is 曲线, 结, 轉動. bend means: To force something into a curved or angled shape.
How do you pronounce 曲线?
"bend" in Chinese is 曲线, pronounced "qū xiàn".
How do you use "bend" in a sentence?
Example: "The strong wind had bent the metal sign so far that it was unreadable." In Chinese, "bend" is 曲线, 结, 轉動.
Are there other ways to say "bend" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "bend": 曲线, 结, 轉動, 折叠.
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