sump in Chinese
sump in Chinese is 髖 — sump means a pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
sump in Chinese
髖
Pronounced: kuān
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
What does "sump" mean?
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noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
"Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel."
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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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