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signal in Chinese

signal in Chinese is 信号, 捕捉网 — signal means something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

signal in Chinese

信号
noun
Pronounced: xìn hào
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
捕捉网
noun
Pronounced: bǔ zhuō wǎng
(of a radio, TV, telephone, internet, etc.) An electromagnetic action, normally a voltage that is a function of time, that conveys the information of the radio or TV program or of communication with another party.

What does "signal" mean?

  1. noun Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.
    "The ship sent a distress signal by radio."
  2. noun An action or event that indicates something is about to happen, or serves as a cue.
    "The whistle was the signal to start the race."
  3. verb To indicate or communicate something using a gesture, sound, or device.
    "He signaled a left turn before pulling out."
  4. adj Remarkably notable or important.
    "It was a signal achievement for such a young scientist."
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signal in a sentence

  • The ship sent a distress signal by radio.
  • Weak phone signal made the call keep dropping.
  • The whistle was the signal to start the race.
  • He signaled a left turn before pulling out.

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What is "signal" in Chinese?

"signal" in Chinese is 信号, 捕捉网. signal means: Something transmitted or displayed that conveys information, such as a light, sound, or electrical impulse.

How do you pronounce 信号?

"signal" in Chinese is 信号, pronounced "xìn hào".

How do you use "signal" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship sent a distress signal by radio." In Chinese, "signal" is 信号, 捕捉网.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "signal": 信号, 捕捉网.

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