lee in Chinese
lee in Chinese is 棲身之地 — lee means the sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
lee in Chinese
棲身之地
Pronounced: qī shēn zhī dì
(nautical) A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
What does "lee" mean?
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noun The sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
"The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm."
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lee in a sentence
- The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm.
- We pitched our tent in the lee of a large boulder.
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What is "lee" in Chinese?
"lee" in Chinese is 棲身之地. lee means: The sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
How do you pronounce 棲身之地?
"lee" in Chinese is 棲身之地, pronounced "qī shēn zhī dì".
How do you use "lee" in a sentence?
Example: "The boats anchored in the lee of the island to escape the storm." In Chinese, "lee" is 棲身之地.
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