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javelin in Chinese

javelin in Chinese is 标枪, 標槍 — javelin means a light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.

javelin in Chinese

标枪
noun
Pronounced: biāo qiāng
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
標槍
noun
Pronounced: biāo qiāng
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
标枪
noun
Pronounced: biāo qiāng
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

What does "javelin" mean?

  1. noun A light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.
    "The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle."
  2. noun A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in a track and field event.
    "She set a new personal best in the javelin."
  3. verb To hurl something through the air the way a javelin is thrown, or to pierce something with one.
    "He javelined the stick across the yard."
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javelin in a sentence

  • The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle.
  • A javelin whistled past the shield wall.
  • She set a new personal best in the javelin.
  • The javelin sailed nearly ninety metres.

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What is "javelin" in Chinese?

"javelin" in Chinese is 标枪, 標槍. javelin means: A light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.

How do you pronounce 标枪?

"javelin" in Chinese is 标枪, pronounced "biāo qiāng".

How do you use "javelin" in a sentence?

Example: "The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle." In Chinese, "javelin" is 标枪, 標槍.

Are there other ways to say "javelin" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "javelin": 标枪, 標槍.

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