erect in Chinese
erect in Chinese is 直, 修 — erect means standing straight up; upright rather than leaning or bent over.
erect in Chinese
直
Pronounced: zhí
(of body parts) Rigid, firm; standing out perpendicularly, especially as the result of stimulation.
修
Pronounced: xiū
(transitive) To put up by the fitting together of materials or parts.
What does "erect" mean?
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adjective Standing straight up; upright rather than leaning or bent over.
"The soldier stood perfectly erect during the inspection."
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adjective Of a penis or clitoris: stiff and swollen with blood, as a result of sexual arousal.
"The medical leaflet explained the causes of an erect penis."
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verb To build or put up (a structure), typically by fitting the parts together.
"Workers erected the scaffolding overnight."
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verb To set something upright, or establish something such as an organization or system.
"The committee was erected to oversee the new regulations."
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erect in a sentence
- The soldier stood perfectly erect during the inspection.
- The plant grows tall with an erect stem.
- The medical leaflet explained the causes of an erect penis.
- Workers erected the scaffolding overnight.
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What is "erect" in Chinese?
"erect" in Chinese is 直, 修. erect means: Standing straight up; upright rather than leaning or bent over.
How do you pronounce 直?
"erect" in Chinese is 直, pronounced "zhí".
How do you use "erect" in a sentence?
Example: "The soldier stood perfectly erect during the inspection." In Chinese, "erect" is 直, 修.
Are there other ways to say "erect" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "erect": 直, 修.
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