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brimstone in Chinese

brimstone in Chinese is 柠檬 — brimstone means an old-fashioned name for sulfur, especially as used in religious writing to describe the fire and punishment of hell.

brimstone in Chinese

柠檬
noun
Pronounced: níng méng
The butterfly Gonepteryx rhamni of the Pieridae family.

What does "brimstone" mean?

  1. noun An old-fashioned name for sulfur, especially as used in religious writing to describe the fire and punishment of hell.
    "The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners."
  2. noun A pale yellow butterfly common in Europe.
    "A brimstone fluttered past the hedge in early spring."

brimstone in a sentence

  • The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners.
  • Brimstone was once mined for making gunpowder and matches.
  • A brimstone fluttered past the hedge in early spring.

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "brimstone" in Chinese?

"brimstone" in Chinese is 柠檬. brimstone means: An old-fashioned name for sulfur, especially as used in religious writing to describe the fire and punishment of hell.

How do you pronounce 柠檬?

"brimstone" in Chinese is 柠檬, pronounced "níng méng".

How do you use "brimstone" in a sentence?

Example: "The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners." In Chinese, "brimstone" is 柠檬.

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