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scramble in Chinese

scramble in Chinese is 攀, 争斗 — scramble means to move quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, especially over rough ground.

scramble in Chinese

verb
Pronounced: pān
(intransitive) To ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity.
争斗
verb
Pronounced: zhēng dòu
(transitive) To struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely at what is desired.

What does "scramble" mean?

  1. verb To move quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, especially over rough ground.
    "They scrambled up the rocky slope to reach the summit."
  2. verb To mix eggs and cook them while stirring so they set in soft curds.
    "She scrambled two eggs for breakfast."
  3. verb To rush aircraft or personnel into action quickly in response to an emergency.
    "Fighter jets were scrambled after the radar contact."
  4. noun A disorderly rush or struggle, especially to get or reach something.
    "There was a scramble for seats when the doors opened."

scramble in a sentence

  • They scrambled up the rocky slope to reach the summit.
  • He scrambled to catch the last train.
  • She scrambled two eggs for breakfast.
  • Fighter jets were scrambled after the radar contact.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scramble" in Chinese?

"scramble" in Chinese is 攀, 争斗. scramble means: To move quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, especially over rough ground.

How do you pronounce 攀?

"scramble" in Chinese is 攀, pronounced "pān".

How do you use "scramble" in a sentence?

Example: "They scrambled up the rocky slope to reach the summit." In Chinese, "scramble" is 攀, 争斗.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "scramble": 攀, 争斗.

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