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sump in Chinese

sump in Chinese is — sump means a pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.

sump in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: kuān
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.

What does "sump" mean?

  1. noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
    "Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel."
  2. noun In a car engine, the reservoir at the bottom that holds the oil.
    "The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter."
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sump in a sentence

  • Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel.
  • The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter.
  • A cracked sump can leak oil all over the driveway.

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What is "sump" in Chinese?

"sump" in Chinese is 髖. sump means: A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.

How do you pronounce 髖?

"sump" in Chinese is 髖, pronounced "kuān".

How do you use "sump" in a sentence?

Example: "Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel." In Chinese, "sump" is 髖.

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