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curb in Chinese

curb in Chinese is 法兰 — curb means the raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.

curb in Chinese

法兰
noun
Pronounced: fǎ lán
A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.

What does "curb" mean?

  1. noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
    "He parked the car close to the curb."
  2. noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
    "The new tax is meant to act as a curb on excessive drinking."
  3. verb To control or hold back; to restrain.
    "She tried to curb her enthusiasm during the interview."
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curb in a sentence

  • He parked the car close to the curb.
  • The child sat on the curb waiting for her mother to arrive.
  • The new tax is meant to act as a curb on excessive drinking.
  • Rising prices have acted as a curb on how much people spend.

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What is "curb" in Chinese?
"curb" in Chinese is 法兰. curb means: The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
How do you pronounce 法兰?
"curb" in Chinese is 法兰, pronounced "fǎ lán".
How do you use "curb" in a sentence?
Example: "He parked the car close to the curb." In Chinese, "curb" is 法兰.
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