thread in Chinese
thread in Chinese is 線 — thread means a thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
thread in Chinese
線
Pronounced: xiàn
(Internet) A series of posts or messages, consisting of an initial post and responses to it, generally relating to the same subject, on a newsgroup, Internet forum, or social media platform.
What does "thread" mean?
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noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
"She used red thread to mend the torn sleeve."
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noun A connected series of ideas, or a related sequence of messages in an online conversation.
"He lost his train of thought and struggled to find the thread of his argument."
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noun A raised spiral ridge on a screw or bolt that lets it be turned into place.
"The bolt's thread was stripped, so it wouldn't tighten properly."
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verb To pass thread through the eye of a needle, or to guide something carefully through a narrow space.
"She threaded the needle in one try."
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thread in a sentence
- She used red thread to mend the torn sleeve.
- He lost his train of thought and struggled to find the thread of his argument.
- The forum thread had grown to over two hundred replies.
- The bolt's thread was stripped, so it wouldn't tighten properly.
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What is "thread" in Chinese?
"thread" in Chinese is 線. thread means: A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
How do you pronounce 線?
"thread" in Chinese is 線, pronounced "xiàn".
How do you use "thread" in a sentence?
Example: "She used red thread to mend the torn sleeve." In Chinese, "thread" is 線.
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