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paddle in Chinese

paddle in Chinese is 槳, 肩胛骨, 琵鹭 — paddle means a short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.

paddle in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: jiǎng
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
肩胛骨
noun
Pronounced: jiān jiǎ gǔ
A blade of a waterwheel.
琵鹭
noun
Pronounced: pí lù
A kitchen utensil shaped like a paddle and used for mixing, beating etc.
活门
noun
Pronounced: huó mén
In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.

What does "paddle" mean?

  1. noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
    "He gripped the paddle firmly as the canoe hit the rapids."
  2. verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
    "They paddled across the lake at sunset."
  3. verb To wade or splash about playfully in shallow water.
    "The kids paddled in the rock pools all afternoon."

paddle in a sentence

  • He gripped the paddle firmly as the canoe hit the rapids.
  • They paddled across the lake at sunset.
  • The kids paddled in the rock pools all afternoon.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "paddle" in Chinese?

"paddle" in Chinese is 槳, 肩胛骨, 琵鹭. paddle means: A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.

How do you pronounce 槳?

"paddle" in Chinese is 槳, pronounced "jiǎng".

How do you use "paddle" in a sentence?

Example: "He gripped the paddle firmly as the canoe hit the rapids." In Chinese, "paddle" is 槳, 肩胛骨, 琵鹭.

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

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "paddle": 槳, 肩胛骨, 琵鹭, 活门.

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