rack in Chinese
rack in Chinese is 架子, 三角架, 四方形 — rack means a framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.
rack in Chinese
架子
Pronounced: jià zi
A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
三角架
Pronounced: sān jiǎo jià
(historical) A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.
四方形
Pronounced: sì fāng xíng
A cut of meat involving several adjacent ribs.
What does "rack" mean?
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noun A framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.
"She hung her coat on the rack by the door."
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noun A frame for carrying luggage or equipment on a vehicle, such as the roof rack of a car.
"They strapped the surfboards to the roof rack."
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noun Historically, a device with a ratchet used to torture people by stretching their limbs.
"Prisoners in medieval dungeons were sometimes threatened with the rack."
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noun A bar with teeth that meshes with a gear (a pinion) to convert rotary motion into straight-line motion, or works with a pawl to allow movement in only one direction.
"The rack-and-pinion steering lets the driver turn the wheels smoothly."
rack in a sentence
- She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
- The wine rack in the kitchen holds a dozen bottles.
- They strapped the surfboards to the roof rack.
- Prisoners in medieval dungeons were sometimes threatened with the rack.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "rack" in Chinese?
"rack" in Chinese is 架子, 三角架, 四方形. rack means: A framework or set of shelves, bars, or hooks used for holding, storing, or displaying things.
How do you pronounce 架子?
"rack" in Chinese is 架子, pronounced "jià zi".
How do you use "rack" in a sentence?
Example: "She hung her coat on the rack by the door." In Chinese, "rack" is 架子, 三角架, 四方形.
Are there other ways to say "rack" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "rack": 架子, 三角架, 四方形.
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