fountain in Chinese
fountain in Chinese is 水井, 噴泉, 泉 — fountain means a structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
fountain in Chinese
水井
Pronounced: shuǐ jǐng
噴泉
Pronounced: pēn quán
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
泉
Pronounced: quán
A source or origin of a flow (e.g., of favors or knowledge).
What does "fountain" mean?
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noun A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
"Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon."
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noun A natural spring where water rises from the ground.
"Clear water bubbled up from a fountain at the foot of the hill."
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noun A source or origin of something, such as knowledge or generosity.
"Her grandfather was a fountain of wisdom and always had good advice."
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fountain in a sentence
- Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon.
- A fountain in the hotel garden sprayed water high into the air.
- Clear water bubbled up from a fountain at the foot of the hill.
- Travellers once stopped to drink at the fountain beside the old road.
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What is "fountain" in Chinese?
"fountain" in Chinese is 水井, 噴泉, 泉. fountain means: A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
How do you pronounce 水井?
"fountain" in Chinese is 水井, pronounced "shuǐ jǐng".
How do you use "fountain" in a sentence?
Example: "Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon." In Chinese, "fountain" is 水井, 噴泉, 泉.
Are there other ways to say "fountain" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "fountain": 水井, 噴泉, 泉.
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