pupil in Chinese
pupil in Chinese is 瞳孔, 瞳 — pupil means a student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
pupil in Chinese
瞳孔
Pronounced: tóng kǒng
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
瞳
Pronounced: tóng
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
What does "pupil" mean?
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noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
"The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay."
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noun The round opening in the center of the eye's iris that lets light in.
"The doctor shone a light in his eye to check how quickly the pupil contracted."
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pupil in a sentence
- The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay.
- Pupils lined up outside the classroom before the bell rang.
- The doctor shone a light in his eye to check how quickly the pupil contracted.
- In bright light the pupil of your eye becomes much smaller.
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What is "pupil" in Chinese?
"pupil" in Chinese is 瞳孔, 瞳. pupil means: A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
How do you pronounce 瞳孔?
"pupil" in Chinese is 瞳孔, pronounced "tóng kǒng".
How do you use "pupil" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay." In Chinese, "pupil" is 瞳孔, 瞳.
Are there other ways to say "pupil" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pupil": 瞳孔, 瞳.
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