pier in Chinese
pier in Chinese is 码头, 牛, 顶梁柱 — pier means a raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
pier in Chinese
码头
Pronounced: mǎ tou
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
牛
Pronounced: niú
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
顶梁柱
Pronounced: dǐng liáng zhù
(architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
What does "pier" mean?
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noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
"They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen."
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noun A supporting column, such as one holding up a bridge or arch.
"Engineers inspected the concrete piers under the bridge."
pier in a sentence
- They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen.
- The seaside pier had an arcade at the far end.
- Engineers inspected the concrete piers under the bridge.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pier" in Chinese?
"pier" in Chinese is 码头, 牛, 顶梁柱. pier means: A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
How do you pronounce 码头?
"pier" in Chinese is 码头, pronounced "mǎ tou".
How do you use "pier" in a sentence?
Example: "They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen." In Chinese, "pier" is 码头, 牛, 顶梁柱.
Are there other ways to say "pier" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "pier": 码头, 牛, 顶梁柱.
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