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latch in Chinese

latch in Chinese is 门扣, 触发器 — latch means a simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.

latch in Chinese

门扣
noun
Pronounced: mén kòu
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
触发器
noun
Pronounced: chù fā qì
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.

What does "latch" mean?

  1. noun A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
    "She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open."
  2. verb To fasten or close something with a latch.
    "Make sure you latch the door behind you."
  3. verb To grab onto or fix firmly onto something, often figuratively.
    "The idea latched onto his mind and wouldn't let go."
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latch in a sentence

  • She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open.
  • Make sure you latch the door behind you.
  • The idea latched onto his mind and wouldn't let go.
  • The baby latched onto the bottle straight away.

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What is "latch" in Chinese?

"latch" in Chinese is 门扣, 触发器. latch means: A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.

How do you pronounce 门扣?

"latch" in Chinese is 门扣, pronounced "mén kòu".

How do you use "latch" in a sentence?

Example: "She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open." In Chinese, "latch" is 门扣, 触发器.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "latch": 门扣, 触发器.

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