helmsman in Chinese
helmsman in Chinese is 舵手 — helmsman means the person who steers a ship.
helmsman in Chinese
舵手
Pronounced: duò shǒu
(nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
What does "helmsman" mean?
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noun The person who steers a ship.
"The helmsman kept the boat steady through the rough waves."
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noun Figuratively, someone who leads or guides an organization or effort.
"As helmsman of the party, he set its direction for a decade."
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helmsman in a sentence
- The helmsman kept the boat steady through the rough waves.
- As helmsman of the party, he set its direction for a decade.
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What is "helmsman" in Chinese?
"helmsman" in Chinese is 舵手. helmsman means: The person who steers a ship.
How do you pronounce 舵手?
"helmsman" in Chinese is 舵手, pronounced "duò shǒu".
How do you use "helmsman" in a sentence?
Example: "The helmsman kept the boat steady through the rough waves." In Chinese, "helmsman" is 舵手.
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