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gravity in Chinese

gravity in Chinese is 引力 — gravity means the force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.

gravity in Chinese

引力
noun
Pronounced: yǐn lì
(physics) The phenomenon that, on earth, objects have weight; the similar phenomenon on other celestial bodies such as the moon.

What does "gravity" mean?

  1. noun The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.
    "Because of gravity, water always runs downhill rather than uphill."
  2. noun Seriousness or importance, especially of a situation.
    "The doctor spoke quietly, aware of the gravity of the diagnosis."
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gravity in a sentence

  • Because of gravity, water always runs downhill rather than uphill.
  • The apple fell from the tree due to gravity.
  • The doctor spoke quietly, aware of the gravity of the diagnosis.
  • Nobody laughed, because everyone felt the gravity of the moment.

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What is "gravity" in Chinese?
"gravity" in Chinese is 引力. gravity means: The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth, or more generally, that pulls masses toward each other.
How do you pronounce 引力?
"gravity" in Chinese is 引力, pronounced "yǐn lì".
How do you use "gravity" in a sentence?
Example: "Because of gravity, water always runs downhill rather than uphill." In Chinese, "gravity" is 引力.
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