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erect in Chinese

erect in Chinese is 直, 修 — erect means standing straight up; upright rather than leaning or bent over.

erect in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: zhí
(of body parts) Rigid, firm; standing out perpendicularly, especially as the result of stimulation.
verb
Pronounced: xiū
(transitive) To put up by the fitting together of materials or parts.

What does "erect" mean?

  1. adjective Standing straight up; upright rather than leaning or bent over.
    "The soldier stood perfectly erect during the inspection."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To build or put up (a structure), typically by fitting the parts together.
    "Workers erected the scaffolding overnight."
  4. verb To set something upright, or establish something such as an organization or system.
    "The committee was erected to oversee the new regulations."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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