purr in Chinese
purr in Chinese is 呼噜, 打鼾 — purr means to make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
purr in Chinese
呼噜
Pronounced: hū lū
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
打鼾
Pronounced: dǎ hān
(intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
What does "purr" mean?
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verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
"The cat purred as it curled up on her lap."
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noun The low, continuous vibrating sound made by a contented cat, or something similar.
"You could hear the purr of the engine idling outside."
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purr in a sentence
- The cat purred as it curled up on her lap.
- The engine purred smoothly along the highway.
- You could hear the purr of the engine idling outside.
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What is "purr" in Chinese?
"purr" in Chinese is 呼噜, 打鼾. purr means: To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
How do you pronounce 呼噜?
"purr" in Chinese is 呼噜, pronounced "hū lū".
How do you use "purr" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat purred as it curled up on her lap." In Chinese, "purr" is 呼噜, 打鼾.
Are there other ways to say "purr" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "purr": 呼噜, 打鼾.
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