taper in Chinese
taper in Chinese is 丢手绢 — taper means to become gradually narrower toward one end.
taper in Chinese
丢手绢
Pronounced: diū shǒu juàn
A slender wax candle.
What does "taper" mean?
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verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
"The candle tapers to a fine point at the top."
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verb To decrease or reduce gradually.
"Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks."
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taper in a sentence
- The candle tapers to a fine point at the top.
- Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks.
- The central bank began to taper its bond-buying program.
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What is "taper" in Chinese?
"taper" in Chinese is 丢手绢. taper means: To become gradually narrower toward one end.
How do you pronounce 丢手绢?
"taper" in Chinese is 丢手绢, pronounced "diū shǒu juàn".
How do you use "taper" in a sentence?
Example: "The candle tapers to a fine point at the top." In Chinese, "taper" is 丢手绢.
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