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pound in Chinese

pound in Chinese is 英镑 — pound means the main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).

pound in Chinese

英镑
noun
Pronounced: Yīng bàng
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.

What does "pound" mean?

  1. noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
    "The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café."
  2. noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
    "They found their missing dog at the local animal pound."
  3. verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
    "He pounded on the door until someone finally answered."
  4. verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.
    "Her heart was pounding after the near-miss on the motorway."

pound in a sentence

  • The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café.
  • She lost five pounds after cutting out sugar for a month.
  • They found their missing dog at the local animal pound.
  • He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pound" in Chinese?

"pound" in Chinese is 英镑. pound means: The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).

How do you pronounce 英镑?

"pound" in Chinese is 英镑, pronounced "Yīng bàng".

How do you use "pound" in a sentence?

Example: "The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café." In Chinese, "pound" is 英镑.

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