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fin in Chinese

fin in Chinese is 鰭 — fin means one of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.

fin in Chinese

鰭
noun
Pronounced: qí
(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

What does "fin" mean?

  1. noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
    "The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water."
  2. noun A rigid, blade-like part sticking out from an aircraft, rocket, or vehicle to help it stay stable or steer.
    "The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight."
  3. noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.
    "She strapped on her fins before jumping into the pool."
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fin in a sentence

  • The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water.
  • The goldfish flicked its tiny fin and darted behind the plant.
  • The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight.
  • Engineers checked each fin on the rocket before the test launch.

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What is "fin" in Chinese?
"fin" in Chinese is 鰭. fin means: One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
How do you pronounce 鰭?
"fin" in Chinese is 鰭, pronounced "qí".
How do you use "fin" in a sentence?
Example: "The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water." In Chinese, "fin" is 鰭.
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