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scourge in Chinese

scourge in Chinese is 鞭子, 害人虫 — scourge means a whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.

scourge in Chinese

鞭子
noun
Pronounced: biān zi
(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.
害人虫
noun
Pronounced: hài rén chóng
A person or thing regarded as an agent of divine punishment.

What does "scourge" mean?

  1. noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
    "Prisoners were beaten with a scourge in medieval times."
  2. noun A person or thing that causes widespread suffering.
    "Malaria remains a scourge in many tropical regions."
  3. verb To cause great and lasting suffering to; to afflict severely.
    "Drought has scourged the region for three years running."

scourge in a sentence

  • Prisoners were beaten with a scourge in medieval times.
  • Malaria remains a scourge in many tropical regions.
  • The tyrant was a scourge on his own people.
  • Drought has scourged the region for three years running.

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "scourge" in Chinese?

"scourge" in Chinese is 鞭子, 害人虫. scourge means: A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.

How do you pronounce 鞭子?

"scourge" in Chinese is 鞭子, pronounced "biān zi".

How do you use "scourge" in a sentence?

Example: "Prisoners were beaten with a scourge in medieval times." In Chinese, "scourge" is 鞭子, 害人虫.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "scourge": 鞭子, 害人虫.

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