cannibalism in Chinese
cannibalism in Chinese is 同类相食 — cannibalism means the practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.
cannibalism in Chinese
同类相食
Pronounced: tóng lèi xiāng shí
The act of eating another of one's own species.
What does "cannibalism" mean?
-
noun The practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.
"Cannibalism among certain fish species increases when food is scarce."
-
noun Figuratively, one entity consuming or absorbing another of the same kind, such as a company buying up a similar rival.
"Analysts described the merger as corporate cannibalism."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Chinese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Chinese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Chinese
cannibalism in a sentence
- Cannibalism among certain fish species increases when food is scarce.
- The stranded expedition was later rumored to have resorted to cannibalism.
- Analysts described the merger as corporate cannibalism.
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cannibalism" in Chinese?
"cannibalism" in Chinese is 同类相食. cannibalism means: The practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.
How do you pronounce 同类相食?
"cannibalism" in Chinese is 同类相食, pronounced "tóng lèi xiāng shí".
How do you use "cannibalism" in a sentence?
Example: "Cannibalism among certain fish species increases when food is scarce." In Chinese, "cannibalism" is 同类相食.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
