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
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?
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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."
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noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
"They found their missing dog at the local animal pound."
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verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
"He pounded on the door until someone finally answered."
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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.
Similar words in Chinese
Common Chinese translations
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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