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quake in Chinese

quake in Chinese is 地震 — quake means short for earthquake — a sudden violent shaking of the ground.

quake in Chinese

地震
noun
Pronounced: dì zhèn
A trembling or shaking.

What does "quake" mean?

  1. noun Short for earthquake — a sudden violent shaking of the ground.
    "The quake knocked out power across the city."
  2. verb To shake or tremble, often from fear.
    "Her hands quaked as she opened the exam results."
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quake in a sentence

  • The quake knocked out power across the city.
  • Her hands quaked as she opened the exam results.
  • The ground quaked beneath their feet during the tremor.

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What is "quake" in Chinese?

"quake" in Chinese is 地震. quake means: Short for earthquake — a sudden violent shaking of the ground.

How do you pronounce 地震?

"quake" in Chinese is 地震, pronounced "dì zhèn".

How do you use "quake" in a sentence?

Example: "The quake knocked out power across the city." In Chinese, "quake" is 地震.

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