skull in Chinese
skull in Chinese is 頭骨, 顱骨 — skull means the bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
skull in Chinese
頭骨
Pronounced: tóu gǔ
(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
顱骨
Pronounced: lú gǔ
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.
What does "skull" mean?
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noun The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull."
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noun The skull as a symbol representing death.
"The pirate flag showed a skull and crossbones."
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noun Informal for the mind or brain.
"Use your skull and think before you answer."
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skull in a sentence
- The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull.
- The museum displayed a dinosaur skull in the main hall.
- The pirate flag showed a skull and crossbones.
- Use your skull and think before you answer.
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What is "skull" in Chinese?
"skull" in Chinese is 頭骨, 顱骨. skull means: The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
How do you pronounce 頭骨?
"skull" in Chinese is 頭骨, pronounced "tóu gǔ".
How do you use "skull" in a sentence?
Example: "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull." In Chinese, "skull" is 頭骨, 顱骨.
Are there other ways to say "skull" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "skull": 頭骨, 顱骨.
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