sling in Chinese
sling in Chinese is 弹弓, 放下 — sling means to throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
sling in Chinese
弹弓
Pronounced: dàn gōng
(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
放下
Pronounced: fàng xià
To throw with a sling.
What does "sling" mean?
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verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
"He slung his bag over his shoulder and headed out the door."
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verb (slang) To sell or distribute something, often illicitly.
"The dealer was slinging drugs on the corner most nights."
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noun A supportive strap or bandage that holds an injured arm against the body.
"His arm was in a sling for six weeks after the fall."
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noun A loop of fabric worn around the body to carry a baby.
"She carried the baby in a sling while she cooked dinner."
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sling in a sentence
- He slung his bag over his shoulder and headed out the door.
- The dealer was slinging drugs on the corner most nights.
- His arm was in a sling for six weeks after the fall.
- She carried the baby in a sling while she cooked dinner.
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What is "sling" in Chinese?
"sling" in Chinese is 弹弓, 放下. sling means: To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
How do you pronounce 弹弓?
"sling" in Chinese is 弹弓, pronounced "dàn gōng".
How do you use "sling" in a sentence?
Example: "He slung his bag over his shoulder and headed out the door." In Chinese, "sling" is 弹弓, 放下.
Are there other ways to say "sling" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "sling": 弹弓, 放下.
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