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damper in Chinese

damper in Chinese is 蛾 — damper means something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.

damper in Chinese

蛾
noun
Pronounced: é
A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.

What does "damper" mean?

  1. noun Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
    "The rain put a real damper on the outdoor wedding."
  2. noun A metal plate or valve inside a fireplace, stove, or duct that controls airflow.
    "Open the damper before lighting the fire so the smoke can escape."
  3. noun A device that reduces vibration or shock in a mechanical system.
    "The car's suspension uses dampers to smooth out bumps in the road."
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damper in a sentence

  • The rain put a real damper on the outdoor wedding.
  • Open the damper before lighting the fire so the smoke can escape.
  • The car's suspension uses dampers to smooth out bumps in the road.

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What is "damper" in Chinese?
"damper" in Chinese is 蛾. damper means: Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
How do you pronounce 蛾?
"damper" in Chinese is 蛾, pronounced "é".
How do you use "damper" in a sentence?
Example: "The rain put a real damper on the outdoor wedding." In Chinese, "damper" is 蛾.
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