jerk in Chinese
jerk in Chinese is 口袋, 笨蛋 — jerk means to move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
jerk in Chinese
口袋
Pronounced: kǒu dài
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.
笨蛋
Pronounced: bèn dàn
(US, slang, pejorative) A stupid person; an idiot or fool.
What does "jerk" mean?
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verb To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
"The old bus jerked to a halt, and my bag slid across the floor."
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verb To pull or tug something quickly and sharply.
"He jerked his hand away from the hot pan."
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noun An unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
"The man who pushed past the queue at the shop was a real jerk."
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noun A Jamaican style of seasoning and slow-cooking meat over spiced coals, or the meat prepared this way.
"We ordered jerk pork with rice and peas from the street food van."
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jerk in a sentence
- The old bus jerked to a halt, and my bag slid across the floor.
- The train jerked forward and threw everyone off balance.
- He jerked his hand away from the hot pan.
- She jerked the fishing line the moment she felt a bite.
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What is "jerk" in Chinese?
"jerk" in Chinese is 口袋, 笨蛋. jerk means: To move suddenly and sharply, often without control.
How do you pronounce 口袋?
"jerk" in Chinese is 口袋, pronounced "kǒu dài".
How do you use "jerk" in a sentence?
Example: "The old bus jerked to a halt, and my bag slid across the floor." In Chinese, "jerk" is 口袋, 笨蛋.
Are there other ways to say "jerk" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "jerk": 口袋, 笨蛋.
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