pyramid in Chinese
pyramid in Chinese is 金字塔, 棱锥 — pyramid means a large structure with a square base and four triangular sides meeting at a point, especially the ancient Egyptian tombs.
pyramid in Chinese
金字塔
Pronounced: jīn zì tǎ
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.
棱锥
Pronounced: léng zhuī
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.
金字塔
Pronounced: jīn zì tǎ
A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.
What does "pyramid" mean?
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noun A large structure with a square base and four triangular sides meeting at a point, especially the ancient Egyptian tombs.
"They visited the Great Pyramid of Giza on their trip to Egypt."
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noun A fraudulent business model where early investors are paid using money from new recruits rather than real profit.
"Thousands lost their savings in the pyramid scheme."
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verb To build up or arrange something into a pyramid-like shape or structure.
"The display pyramided dozens of tins into a striking arrangement."
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pyramid in a sentence
- They visited the Great Pyramid of Giza on their trip to Egypt.
- The tourists climbed around the base of the pyramid as the sun began to set.
- Thousands lost their savings in the pyramid scheme.
- The police warned that the investment offer was really a pyramid that would collapse.
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What is "pyramid" in Chinese?
"pyramid" in Chinese is 金字塔, 棱锥. pyramid means: A large structure with a square base and four triangular sides meeting at a point, especially the ancient Egyptian tombs.
How do you pronounce 金字塔?
"pyramid" in Chinese is 金字塔, pronounced "jīn zì tǎ".
How do you use "pyramid" in a sentence?
Example: "They visited the Great Pyramid of Giza on their trip to Egypt." In Chinese, "pyramid" is 金字塔, 棱锥.
Are there other ways to say "pyramid" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pyramid": 金字塔, 棱锥.
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