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pluck in Chinese

pluck in Chinese is 脸, 摘, 演奏 — pluck means to pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.

pluck in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: liǎn
(informal, figurative, uncountable) Guts, nerve, fortitude or persistence.
verb
Pronounced: zhāi
(transitive) To pull something sharply; to pull something out
演奏
verb
Pronounced: yǎn zòu
(transitive, music) To play (a single string on a musical instrument) by pulling and then releasing it, such as on a guitar.
verb
Pronounced: tōu
(transitive, now, rare) To rob, steal from; to cheat or swindle (someone).

What does "pluck" mean?

  1. verb To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.
    "She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve."
  2. verb To remove feathers from a bird before cooking it.
    "The butcher plucked and cleaned the chicken."
  3. verb To sound a string on an instrument by pulling and releasing it with the fingers.
    "She plucked the guitar strings softly."
  4. noun Courage and determination in a difficult situation.
    "It took real pluck to stand up to the whole board."

pluck in a sentence

  • She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve.
  • He plucked an apple from the tree.
  • The butcher plucked and cleaned the chicken.
  • She plucked the guitar strings softly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pluck" in Chinese?

"pluck" in Chinese is 脸, 摘, 演奏. pluck means: To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.

How do you pronounce 脸?

"pluck" in Chinese is 脸, pronounced "liǎn".

How do you use "pluck" in a sentence?

Example: "She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve." In Chinese, "pluck" is 脸, 摘, 演奏.

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

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "pluck": 脸, 摘, 演奏, 偷.

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