shaft in Chinese
shaft in Chinese is 符干, 半径, 龍骨 — shaft means a long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
shaft in Chinese
符干
Pronounced: fú gān
The long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
半径
Pronounced: bàn jìng
(literary) A beam or ray of light.
龍骨
Pronounced: lóng gǔ
The main axis of a feather.
井
Pronounced: jǐng
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.
幹
Pronounced: gàn
(transitive, slang) To fuck; to have sexual intercourse with.
What does "shaft" mean?
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noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
"The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft."
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noun A vertical or sloped passage sunk into the ground, or a vertical passage in a building housing an elevator or ventilation.
"The miners were lowered into the shaft in a metal cage."
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noun A narrow beam of light.
"A shaft of sunlight broke through the clouds."
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verb To treat someone unfairly or cheat them, often through deceit.
"He felt shafted when his business partner took all the credit."
shaft in a sentence
- The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft.
- A worn bearing was causing the drive shaft to vibrate.
- The miners were lowered into the shaft in a metal cage.
- Smoke poured up through the elevator shaft.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shaft" in Chinese?
"shaft" in Chinese is 符干, 半径, 龍骨. shaft means: A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
How do you pronounce 符干?
"shaft" in Chinese is 符干, pronounced "fú gān".
How do you use "shaft" in a sentence?
Example: "The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft." In Chinese, "shaft" is 符干, 半径, 龍骨.
Are there other ways to say "shaft" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "shaft": 符干, 半径, 龍骨, 井, 幹.
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