burr in Chinese
burr in Chinese is 胡子, 刺猬 — burr means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
burr in Chinese
胡子
Pronounced: hú zi
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
刺猬
Pronounced: cì wei
(engineering) A revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces used to grind hard products in a grinder or mill.
What does "burr" mean?
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noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
"The dog came back covered in burrs from the field."
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noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
"His soft Scottish burr made the story even more charming."
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verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.
"The dentist used a burr to shape the cavity before filling it."
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burr in a sentence
- The dog came back covered in burrs from the field.
- His soft Scottish burr made the story even more charming.
- The dentist used a burr to shape the cavity before filling it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "burr" in Chinese?
"burr" in Chinese is 胡子, 刺猬. burr means: A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
How do you pronounce 胡子?
"burr" in Chinese is 胡子, pronounced "hú zi".
How do you use "burr" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog came back covered in burrs from the field." In Chinese, "burr" is 胡子, 刺猬.
Are there other ways to say "burr" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "burr": 胡子, 刺猬.
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