sag in Chinese
sag in Chinese is 箭, 下降, 沉下 — sag means to sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.
sag in Chinese
箭
Pronounced: jiàn
The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points.
下降
Pronounced: xià jiàng
(by extension) To lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position.
沉下
Pronounced: chén xià
(figuratively) To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.
What does "sag" mean?
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verb To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.
"The old bookshelf began to sag under the weight of the encyclopedias."
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verb To lose energy, firmness, or morale over time.
"Team spirits began to sag after the third straight loss."
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noun A droop or dip where something has sunk or bent.
"There's a noticeable sag in the middle of the mattress."
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sag in a sentence
- The old bookshelf began to sag under the weight of the encyclopedias.
- The tent roof sagged after the heavy rain.
- Team spirits began to sag after the third straight loss.
- There's a noticeable sag in the middle of the mattress.
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What is "sag" in Chinese?
"sag" in Chinese is 箭, 下降, 沉下. sag means: To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.
How do you pronounce 箭?
"sag" in Chinese is 箭, pronounced "jiàn".
How do you use "sag" in a sentence?
Example: "The old bookshelf began to sag under the weight of the encyclopedias." In Chinese, "sag" is 箭, 下降, 沉下.
Are there other ways to say "sag" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "sag": 箭, 下降, 沉下.
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