pilot in Chinese
pilot in Chinese is 飛行員, 領港員 — pilot means a person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
pilot in Chinese
飛行員
Pronounced: fēi xíng yuán
領港員
Pronounced: lǐng gǎng yuán
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
What does "pilot" mean?
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noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
"The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow."
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noun A person who guides ships through a difficult or unfamiliar stretch of water, such as a harbour.
"A local pilot boarded the tanker to guide it into port."
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noun A trial episode produced to test whether a TV series should be made.
"The network ordered a full season after the pilot tested well with audiences."
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verb To fly or steer a vehicle, or to test something out before a full rollout.
"She has piloted small planes since she was eighteen."
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pilot in a sentence
- The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow.
- The pilot asked the passengers to fasten their seatbelts before the plane hit turbulence.
- A local pilot boarded the tanker to guide it into port.
- Only a harbour pilot knows where the sandbanks shift in this narrow channel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pilot" in Chinese?
"pilot" in Chinese is 飛行員, 領港員. pilot means: A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
How do you pronounce 飛行員?
"pilot" in Chinese is 飛行員, pronounced "fēi xíng yuán".
How do you use "pilot" in a sentence?
Example: "The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow." In Chinese, "pilot" is 飛行員, 領港員.
Are there other ways to say "pilot" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pilot": 飛行員, 領港員.
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