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chain in Chinese

chain in Chinese is 山脉 — chain means a series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.

chain in Chinese

山脉
noun
Pronounced: shān mài
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

What does "chain" mean?

  1. noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
    "He locked his bike with a heavy steel chain."
  2. noun A group of stores, restaurants, or other businesses operating under the same brand.
    "The coffee chain opened its hundredth store this year."
  3. noun A connected series of events, people, or things.
    "A chain of miscommunications led to the delayed shipment."
  4. verb To fasten or restrain something with a chain.
    "They chained the gate shut for the night."
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chain in a sentence

  • He locked his bike with a heavy steel chain.
  • She wore a delicate gold chain around her neck.
  • The coffee chain opened its hundredth store this year.
  • Many small shops closed when a large supermarket chain opened in the town centre.

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What is "chain" in Chinese?
"chain" in Chinese is 山脉. chain means: A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
How do you pronounce 山脉?
"chain" in Chinese is 山脉, pronounced "shān mài".
How do you use "chain" in a sentence?
Example: "He locked his bike with a heavy steel chain." In Chinese, "chain" is 山脉.
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