clap in Chinese
clap in Chinese is 棕榈, 拍手 — clap means to strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
clap in Chinese
棕榈
Pronounced: zōng lǘ
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
拍手
Pronounced: pāi shǒu
(intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
What does "clap" mean?
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verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
"The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show."
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noun The act of clapping, or the sharp sound it makes.
"He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back."
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noun A sudden, loud noise, especially of thunder.
"A clap of thunder made everyone jump."
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clap in a sentence
- The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show.
- She clapped her hands to get the children's attention.
- He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back.
- A clap of thunder made everyone jump.
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What is "clap" in Chinese?
"clap" in Chinese is 棕榈, 拍手. clap means: To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
How do you pronounce 棕榈?
"clap" in Chinese is 棕榈, pronounced "zōng lǘ".
How do you use "clap" in a sentence?
Example: "The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show." In Chinese, "clap" is 棕榈, 拍手.
Are there other ways to say "clap" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "clap": 棕榈, 拍手.
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