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trench in Chinese

trench in Chinese is 塹壕, 壕 — trench means a long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.

trench in Chinese

塹壕
noun
Pronounced: qiàn háo
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
壕
noun
Pronounced: háo
(military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

What does "trench" mean?

  1. noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
    "Workers dug a trench to lay the new water pipe."
  2. noun A deep, narrow defensive ditch used by soldiers in war.
    "Soldiers spent months living in the trenches during the war."
  3. verb To dig a long narrow ditch.
    "The crew trenched along the field to install drainage."
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trench in a sentence

  • Workers dug a trench to lay the new water pipe.
  • Heavy rain had carved a deep trench along the edge of the footpath.
  • Soldiers spent months living in the trenches during the war.
  • The museum has a reconstructed trench that shows how soldiers lived and slept.

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What is "trench" in Chinese?
"trench" in Chinese is 塹壕, 壕. trench means: A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
How do you pronounce 塹壕?
"trench" in Chinese is 塹壕, pronounced "qiàn háo".
How do you use "trench" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers dug a trench to lay the new water pipe." In Chinese, "trench" is 塹壕, 壕.
Are there other ways to say "trench" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "trench": 塹壕, 壕.
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