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shrivel in Chinese

shrivel in Chinese is 向內捲曲, 起皺, 弄皺 — shrivel means to shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.

shrivel in Chinese

向內捲曲
verb
Pronounced: xiàng nèi juǎn qū
(intransitive) To collapse inward; to crumble.
起皺
verb
Pronounced: qǐ zhòu
(intransitive) To become wrinkled.
弄皺
verb
Pronounced: nòng zhòu
(transitive) To draw into wrinkles.

What does "shrivel" mean?

  1. verb To shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.
    "The grapes shriveled into raisins in the sun."
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shrivel in a sentence

  • The grapes shriveled into raisins in the sun.
  • Without water, the plant's leaves quickly shriveled.

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What is "shrivel" in Chinese?

"shrivel" in Chinese is 向內捲曲, 起皺, 弄皺. shrivel means: To shrink and wrinkle, especially from losing moisture.

How do you pronounce 向內捲曲?

"shrivel" in Chinese is 向內捲曲, pronounced "xiàng nèi juǎn qū".

How do you use "shrivel" in a sentence?

Example: "The grapes shriveled into raisins in the sun." In Chinese, "shrivel" is 向內捲曲, 起皺, 弄皺.

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

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "shrivel": 向內捲曲, 起皺, 弄皺.

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