lever in Chinese
lever in Chinese is 杠杆 — lever means a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
lever in Chinese
杠杆
Pronounced: gàng gǎn
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).
What does "lever" mean?
-
noun A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
"He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose."
-
noun A handle or bar used to operate a mechanism.
"Pull the lever to release the brake."
-
verb To move or force something using a lever, literally or figuratively.
"She levered the lid off the paint tin with a screwdriver."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Chinese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Chinese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Chinese
lever in a sentence
- He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose.
- Pull the lever to release the brake.
- She levered the lid off the paint tin with a screwdriver.
Similar words in Chinese
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lever" in Chinese?
"lever" in Chinese is 杠杆. lever means: A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
How do you pronounce 杠杆?
"lever" in Chinese is 杠杆, pronounced "gàng gǎn".
How do you use "lever" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose." In Chinese, "lever" is 杠杆.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.