constable in Chinese
constable in Chinese is 宪兵 — constable means a police officer, especially one of the lowest rank in many Commonwealth police forces.
constable in Chinese
宪兵
Pronounced: xiàn bīng
(UK, law) A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.
What does "constable" mean?
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noun A police officer, especially one of the lowest rank in many Commonwealth police forces.
"The constable took a statement from the witness."
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noun A senior officer or castle warden in a medieval royal or noble household.
"The constable of the castle oversaw its defence."
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noun An elected local official responsible for keeping order or serving legal documents, especially at parish or municipal level.
"The town constable served the eviction notice."
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constable in a sentence
- The constable took a statement from the witness.
- She joined the force as a constable straight out of training.
- The constable of the castle oversaw its defence.
- The town constable served the eviction notice.
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What is "constable" in Chinese?
"constable" in Chinese is 宪兵. constable means: A police officer, especially one of the lowest rank in many Commonwealth police forces.
How do you pronounce 宪兵?
"constable" in Chinese is 宪兵, pronounced "xiàn bīng".
How do you use "constable" in a sentence?
Example: "The constable took a statement from the witness." In Chinese, "constable" is 宪兵.
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