scum in Chinese
scum in Chinese is 兰特, 垃圾 — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
scum in Chinese
兰特
Pronounced: Lán tè
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
垃圾
Pronounced: lā jī
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
What does "scum" mean?
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noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
"During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."
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noun A thoroughly contemptible or worthless person, or such people collectively.
"The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth.""
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scum in a sentence
- During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter.
- Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond.
- The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth."
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What is "scum" in Chinese?
"scum" in Chinese is 兰特, 垃圾. scum means: A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
How do you pronounce 兰特?
"scum" in Chinese is 兰特, pronounced "Lán tè".
How do you use "scum" in a sentence?
Example: "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond." In Chinese, "scum" is 兰特, 垃圾.
Are there other ways to say "scum" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "scum": 兰特, 垃圾.
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