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jinx in Chinese

jinx in Chinese is 詛咒 — jinx means a curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

jinx in Chinese

詛咒
noun
Pronounced: zǔ zhòu

What does "jinx" mean?

  1. noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
    "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx."
  2. noun A person or thing thought to cause misfortune wherever it goes.
    "The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there."
  3. verb To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by saying something prematurely.
    "Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!"
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jinx in a sentence

  • Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx.
  • The old house had a reputation as a jinx on anyone who bought it.
  • The team started calling their new stadium a jinx after five straight losses there.
  • Don't say the game is won yet — you'll jinx it!

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What is "jinx" in Chinese?

"jinx" in Chinese is 詛咒. jinx means: A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

How do you pronounce 詛咒?

"jinx" in Chinese is 詛咒, pronounced "zǔ zhòu".

How do you use "jinx" in a sentence?

Example: "Some sailors believe whistling on deck brings a jinx." In Chinese, "jinx" is 詛咒.

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