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
Pronounced: biān zi
(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.
害人虫
Pronounced: hài rén chóng
A person or thing regarded as an agent of divine punishment.
What does "scourge" mean?
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noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
"Prisoners were beaten with a scourge in medieval times."
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noun A person or thing that causes widespread suffering.
"Malaria remains a scourge in many tropical regions."
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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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