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bolster in Chinese

bolster in Chinese is 长枕, 生長 — bolster means a long cylindrical pillow or cushion.

bolster in Chinese

长枕
noun
Pronounced: cháng zhěn
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
生長
verb
Pronounced: shēng zhǎng
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

What does "bolster" mean?

  1. noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
    "She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed."
  2. verb To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
    "New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case."
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bolster in a sentence

  • She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed.
  • New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case.
  • The extra staff helped bolster customer service.

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What is "bolster" in Chinese?

"bolster" in Chinese is 长枕, 生長. bolster means: A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.

How do you pronounce 长枕?

"bolster" in Chinese is 长枕, pronounced "cháng zhěn".

How do you use "bolster" in a sentence?

Example: "She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed." In Chinese, "bolster" is 长枕, 生長.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "bolster": 长枕, 生長.

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