staple in Chinese
staple in Chinese is 形针, 原料 — staple means a basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.
staple in Chinese
形针
Pronounced: xíng zhēn
A U-shaped wire fastener, made of thick wire, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures.
原料
Pronounced: yuán liào
The principal commodity produced in a town or region.
What does "staple" mean?
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noun A basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.
"Rice is a staple in many Asian households."
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noun A small U-shaped piece of wire pressed through paper (or into wood or a wall) to hold things together.
"She used a staple to hold the report pages together."
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noun Something that appears regularly or is expected as a standard part of something.
"Car chases are a staple of action movies."
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verb To fasten something with a staple.
"Could you staple these forms together before you file them?"
staple in a sentence
- Rice is a staple in many Asian households.
- Bread and milk are staples on most people's shopping lists.
- She used a staple to hold the report pages together.
- Car chases are a staple of action movies.
Similar words in Chinese
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "staple" in Chinese?
"staple" in Chinese is 形针, 原料. staple means: A basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.
How do you pronounce 形针?
"staple" in Chinese is 形针, pronounced "xíng zhēn".
How do you use "staple" in a sentence?
Example: "Rice is a staple in many Asian households." In Chinese, "staple" is 形针, 原料.
Are there other ways to say "staple" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "staple": 形针, 原料.
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