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pat in Chinese

pat in Chinese is 船, 拍击, 愛撫 — pat means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.

pat in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: chuán
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
拍击
noun
Pronounced: pāi jī
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
愛撫
verb
Pronounced: ài fǔ
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

What does "pat" mean?

  1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
    "She patted the dog on the head."
  2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
    "She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder."
  3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
    "Add a pat of butter to the hot pan."
  4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
    "His explanation seemed a bit too pat to be entirely honest."
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pat in a sentence

  • She patted the dog on the head.
  • He patted his friend on the back for a job well done.
  • She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
  • Add a pat of butter to the hot pan.

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What is "pat" in Chinese?

"pat" in Chinese is 船, 拍击, 愛撫. pat means: To tap gently with the flat of the hand.

How do you pronounce 船?

"pat" in Chinese is 船, pronounced "chuán".

How do you use "pat" in a sentence?

Example: "She patted the dog on the head." In Chinese, "pat" is 船, 拍击, 愛撫.

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

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "pat": 船, 拍击, 愛撫.

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