crone in Chinese
crone in Chinese is 女巫, 奶奶 — crone means an old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
crone in Chinese
女巫
Pronounced: nǚ wū
An ugly, evil-looking, or frightening old woman; a hag.
奶奶
Pronounced: nǎi nai
(obsolete) An old man, especially one who talks and acts like an old woman.
What does "crone" mean?
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noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
"The fairy tale featured a crone who lived alone in the forest."
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noun In Wiccan and folklore tradition, the archetype of an old, wise woman, one of the three aspects of the Goddess.
"The Maiden, Mother, and Crone represent the three stages of a woman's life in Wiccan belief."
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- The fairy tale featured a crone who lived alone in the forest.
- The Maiden, Mother, and Crone represent the three stages of a woman's life in Wiccan belief.
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What is "crone" in Chinese?
"crone" in Chinese is 女巫, 奶奶. crone means: An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
How do you pronounce 女巫?
"crone" in Chinese is 女巫, pronounced "nǚ wū".
How do you use "crone" in a sentence?
Example: "The fairy tale featured a crone who lived alone in the forest." In Chinese, "crone" is 女巫, 奶奶.
Are there other ways to say "crone" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "crone": 女巫, 奶奶.
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