lifeline in Chinese
lifeline in Chinese is 救生圈, 脐带 — lifeline means something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
lifeline in Chinese
救生圈
Pronounced: jiù shēng quān
(by extension) A source of salvation in a crisis.
脐带
Pronounced: qí dài
A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
What does "lifeline" mean?
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noun Something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
"The food aid became a lifeline for the flooded village."
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noun A rope used to keep someone from falling or drowning, or to help them stay attached to a boat or structure.
"The sailor clipped his harness to the lifeline in rough seas."
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lifeline in a sentence
- The food aid became a lifeline for the flooded village.
- Her weekly phone call was his lifeline during isolation.
- The sailor clipped his harness to the lifeline in rough seas.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lifeline" in Chinese?
"lifeline" in Chinese is 救生圈, 脐带. lifeline means: Something essential that keeps a person, group, or system going, especially in a crisis.
How do you pronounce 救生圈?
"lifeline" in Chinese is 救生圈, pronounced "jiù shēng quān".
How do you use "lifeline" in a sentence?
Example: "The food aid became a lifeline for the flooded village." In Chinese, "lifeline" is 救生圈, 脐带.
Are there other ways to say "lifeline" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "lifeline": 救生圈, 脐带.
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