compound in Chinese
compound in Chinese is 合成词, 化合物, 建筑群 — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
compound in Chinese
合成词
Pronounced: hé chéng cí
Anything made by combining several things.
化合物
Pronounced: huà hé wù
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.
建筑群
Pronounced: jiàn zhù qún
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
What does "compound" mean?
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noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
"The embassy compound was heavily guarded."
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adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
""Toothbrush" is a compound word."
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verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
"The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications."
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verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
"Missing the deadline only compounded her stress."
compound in a sentence
- The embassy compound was heavily guarded.
- "Toothbrush" is a compound word.
- The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications.
- Missing the deadline only compounded her stress.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "compound" in Chinese?
"compound" in Chinese is 合成词, 化合物, 建筑群. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
How do you pronounce 合成词?
"compound" in Chinese is 合成词, pronounced "hé chéng cí".
How do you use "compound" in a sentence?
Example: "The embassy compound was heavily guarded." In Chinese, "compound" is 合成词, 化合物, 建筑群.
Are there other ways to say "compound" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "compound": 合成词, 化合物, 建筑群.
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