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steer in Chinese

steer in Chinese is 牛, 掌舵, 硬 — steer means to control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.

steer in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: niú
The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
掌舵
verb
Pronounced: zhǎng duò
(intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
verb
Pronounced: yìng
(intransitive) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.

What does "steer" mean?

  1. verb To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.
    "She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour."
  2. verb To guide or push a person, group, or conversation toward a particular outcome or direction.
    "The chairman steered the meeting away from a heated argument."
  3. noun A castrated male of cattle, raised mainly for beef.
    "The ranch kept a herd of steers for market."
  4. noun A tip or recommendation about which way to act.
    "Can you give me a steer on which supplier to use?"

steer in a sentence

  • She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour.
  • He steered the car onto the motorway slip road.
  • The chairman steered the meeting away from a heated argument.
  • She tried to steer her son toward a more practical career choice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "steer" in Chinese?

"steer" in Chinese is 牛, 掌舵, 硬. steer means: To control the direction of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, typically using a wheel, rudder, or handlebars.

How do you pronounce 牛?

"steer" in Chinese is 牛, pronounced "niú".

How do you use "steer" in a sentence?

Example: "She steered the boat carefully into the narrow harbour." In Chinese, "steer" is 牛, 掌舵, 硬.

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

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "steer": 牛, 掌舵, 硬.

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