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sliver in Chinese

sliver in Chinese is 部, 圈, 一点儿 — sliver means a small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger.

sliver in Chinese

noun
Pronounced:
A strand, or slender roll, of cotton or other fiber in a loose, untwisted state, produced by a carding machine and ready for the roving or slubbing which precedes spinning.
noun
Pronounced: juān
(US, New York) A narrow high-rise apartment building.
一点儿
noun
Pronounced: yī diǎn r
A small amount of something; a drop in the bucket; a shred.

What does "sliver" mean?

  1. noun A small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger.
    "A sliver of wood got stuck under her fingernail."
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sliver in a sentence

  • A sliver of wood got stuck under her fingernail.
  • He cut a thin sliver of cake for himself.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sliver" in Chinese?

"sliver" in Chinese is 部, 圈, 一点儿. sliver means: A small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger.

How do you pronounce 部?

"sliver" in Chinese is 部, pronounced "bù".

How do you use "sliver" in a sentence?

Example: "A sliver of wood got stuck under her fingernail." In Chinese, "sliver" is 部, 圈, 一点儿.

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

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "sliver": 部, 圈, 一点儿.

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