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shoestring in Chinese

shoestring in Chinese is 火柴 — shoestring means the string or lace used to secure a shoe to the foot; a shoelace.

shoestring in Chinese

火柴
noun
Pronounced: huǒ chái
(cooking) A long, narrow cut of a food; a julienne.

What does "shoestring" mean?

  1. noun The string or lace used to secure a shoe to the foot; a shoelace.
  2. noun An object that is long and thin, like a shoestring (sense 1).
  3. noun A long, narrow cut of a food; a julienne.
  4. noun Chiefly in on a shoestring: very little money; a tight budget.
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What is "shoestring" in Chinese?

"shoestring" in Chinese is 火柴. shoestring means: The string or lace used to secure a shoe to the foot; a shoelace.

How do you pronounce 火柴?

"shoestring" in Chinese is 火柴, pronounced "huǒ chái".

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