fathom in Chinese
fathom in Chinese is 蛙泳, 了解, 包括 — fathom means a unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
fathom in Chinese
蛙泳
Pronounced: wā yǒng
(chiefly, nautical, historical, US) A man's armspan, generally reckoned to be six feet (about 1.8 metres). Later used to measure the depth of water, but now generally replaced by the metre outside American usage.
了解
Pronounced: liǎo jiě
(archaic, or, obsolete) To encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; specifically, to measure the circumference or (rare) length of something.
包括
Pronounced: bāo kuò
(also, figurative) To measure the depth of (water); to take a sounding of; to sound.
What does "fathom" mean?
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noun A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
"The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms."
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verb To understand something fully, especially something puzzling or complicated.
"I still can't fathom why he quit such a great job."
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fathom in a sentence
- The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms.
- I still can't fathom why he quit such a great job.
- She tried to fathom the meaning behind his cryptic message.
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What is "fathom" in Chinese?
"fathom" in Chinese is 蛙泳, 了解, 包括. fathom means: A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
How do you pronounce 蛙泳?
"fathom" in Chinese is 蛙泳, pronounced "wā yǒng".
How do you use "fathom" in a sentence?
Example: "The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms." In Chinese, "fathom" is 蛙泳, 了解, 包括.
Are there other ways to say "fathom" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "fathom": 蛙泳, 了解, 包括.
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