spire in Chinese
spire in Chinese is 箭, 圓頂 — spire means a tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
spire in Chinese
箭
Pronounced: jiàn
(architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]
圓頂
Pronounced: yuán dǐng
The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit. [from 17th c.]
What does "spire" mean?
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noun A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
"The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles."
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- The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles.
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What is "spire" in Chinese?
"spire" in Chinese is 箭, 圓頂. spire means: A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
How do you pronounce 箭?
"spire" in Chinese is 箭, pronounced "jiàn".
How do you use "spire" in a sentence?
Example: "The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles." In Chinese, "spire" is 箭, 圓頂.
Are there other ways to say "spire" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "spire": 箭, 圓頂.
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