bob in Chinese
bob in Chinese is 铅, 搖晃 — bob means to move up and down repeatedly, especially near the surface of water.
bob in Chinese
铅
Pronounced: qiān
The dangling mass of a pendulum or plumb line.
搖晃
Pronounced: yáo huàng
(intransitive) To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.
What does "bob" mean?
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verb To move up and down repeatedly, especially near the surface of water.
"The buoy bobbed gently on the waves."
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noun A short haircut where the hair is cut evenly around the head, roughly to jaw or shoulder length.
"She got a chic bob before starting her new job."
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noun British informal: a shilling, or more generally a small amount of money.
"It only cost a few bob back then."
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bob in a sentence
- The buoy bobbed gently on the waves.
- Her ponytail bobbed as she jogged.
- She got a chic bob before starting her new job.
- The hairdresser suggested a short bob because it would suit her round face.
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What is "bob" in Chinese?
"bob" in Chinese is 铅, 搖晃. bob means: To move up and down repeatedly, especially near the surface of water.
How do you pronounce 铅?
"bob" in Chinese is 铅, pronounced "qiān".
How do you use "bob" in a sentence?
Example: "The buoy bobbed gently on the waves." In Chinese, "bob" is 铅, 搖晃.
Are there other ways to say "bob" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "bob": 铅, 搖晃.
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