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lift in Chinese

lift in Chinese is 電梯, 电梯, 举 — lift means to raise something to a higher position.

lift in Chinese

電梯
noun
Pronounced: diàn tī
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, puristic, _, elsewhere) Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.
电梯
noun
Pronounced: diàn tī
Permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically.
verb
Pronounced:
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.

What does "lift" mean?

  1. verb To raise something to a higher position.
    "He lifted the box onto the top shelf."
  2. verb To remove or cancel a restriction, ban, or rule.
    "The government lifted the travel ban in June."
  3. verb To steal something, especially casually or without much effort.
    "Someone lifted his wallet on the crowded train."
  4. noun British English word for an elevator: a device for carrying people or goods between floors.
    "We took the lift to the tenth floor."

lift in a sentence

  • He lifted the box onto the top shelf.
  • She lifted her arms above her head to stretch.
  • The government lifted the travel ban in June.
  • Someone lifted his wallet on the crowded train.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lift" in Chinese?

"lift" in Chinese is 電梯, 电梯, 举. lift means: To raise something to a higher position.

How do you pronounce 電梯?

"lift" in Chinese is 電梯, pronounced "diàn tī".

How do you use "lift" in a sentence?

Example: "He lifted the box onto the top shelf." In Chinese, "lift" is 電梯, 电梯, 举.

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

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "lift": 電梯, 电梯, 举.

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