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plummet in Chinese

plummet in Chinese is 科, 下滑 — plummet means to fall suddenly and steeply.

plummet in Chinese

noun
Pronounced:
(archaic, nautical) A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water; a plumb bob or a plumb line.
下滑
verb
Pronounced: xià huá
(intransitive) To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.

What does "plummet" mean?

  1. verb To fall suddenly and steeply.
    "Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke."
  2. noun A sudden, steep drop or decline.
    "The plummet in sales alarmed investors."
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plummet in a sentence

  • Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke.
  • The temperature plummeted overnight.
  • The plummet in sales alarmed investors.

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What is "plummet" in Chinese?

"plummet" in Chinese is 科, 下滑. plummet means: To fall suddenly and steeply.

How do you pronounce 科?

"plummet" in Chinese is 科, pronounced "kē".

How do you use "plummet" in a sentence?

Example: "Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke." In Chinese, "plummet" is 科, 下滑.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "plummet": 科, 下滑.

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