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scan in Chinese

scan in Chinese is 图像, 扫描 — scan means to look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.

scan in Chinese

图像
noun
Pronounced: tú xiàng
(computing) The result or output of a scanning process.
扫描
verb
Pronounced: sǎo miáo
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.

What does "scan" mean?

  1. verb To look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.
    "She scanned the headlines before heading to work."
  2. verb To examine something closely or systematically, especially using a device or medical equipment.
    "The doctor ordered a scan to check for internal injuries."
  3. verb To convert a physical document or image into digital form using a scanner.
    "Please scan the signed contract and email it back."
  4. noun The result of a scanning process, especially a medical image.
    "The scan showed no signs of a fracture."
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scan in a sentence

  • She scanned the headlines before heading to work.
  • The doctor ordered a scan to check for internal injuries.
  • Please scan the signed contract and email it back.
  • The scan showed no signs of a fracture.

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What is "scan" in Chinese?

"scan" in Chinese is 图像, 扫描. scan means: To look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.

How do you pronounce 图像?

"scan" in Chinese is 图像, pronounced "tú xiàng".

How do you use "scan" in a sentence?

Example: "She scanned the headlines before heading to work." In Chinese, "scan" is 图像, 扫描.

Are there other ways to say "scan" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "scan": 图像, 扫描.

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