fray in Chinese
fray in Chinese is 吵架 — fray means to wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
fray in Chinese
吵架
Pronounced: chǎo jià
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
What does "fray" mean?
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verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
"The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray."
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verb Of nerves, patience, or relationships: to become worn down and strained.
"Tempers frayed after hours stuck in traffic."
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noun A fight, argument, or heated confrontation, especially one someone is drawn into.
"He tried to stay out of the fray during the office dispute."
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fray in a sentence
- The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray.
- Constant washing frayed the old rope.
- Tempers frayed after hours stuck in traffic.
- He tried to stay out of the fray during the office dispute.
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What is "fray" in Chinese?
"fray" in Chinese is 吵架. fray means: To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
How do you pronounce 吵架?
"fray" in Chinese is 吵架, pronounced "chǎo jià".
How do you use "fray" in a sentence?
Example: "The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray." In Chinese, "fray" is 吵架.
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