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Castor in Chinese

Castor in Chinese is 北河二, 河狸 — Castor means a small swivelling wheel fitted to the leg of a piece of furniture so it can be rolled.

Castor in Chinese

北河二
proper noun
Pronounced: běi hé èr
(Greek mythology) One of the Dioscuri
河狸
noun
Pronounced: hé lí
A hat made from the fur of the beaver.

What does "Castor" mean?

  1. noun A small swivelling wheel fitted to the leg of a piece of furniture so it can be rolled.
    "One of the castors on the office chair had come loose."
  2. noun A small container with a perforated top used for sprinkling sugar, salt, or pepper.
    "She reached for the sugar castor to sweeten her tea."
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Castor in a sentence

  • One of the castors on the office chair had come loose.
  • She reached for the sugar castor to sweeten her tea.

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What is "Castor" in Chinese?

"Castor" in Chinese is 北河二, 河狸. Castor means: A small swivelling wheel fitted to the leg of a piece of furniture so it can be rolled.

How do you pronounce 北河二?

"Castor" in Chinese is 北河二, pronounced "běi hé èr".

How do you use "Castor" in a sentence?

Example: "One of the castors on the office chair had come loose." In Chinese, "Castor" is 北河二, 河狸.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "Castor": 北河二, 河狸.

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