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triangle in Chinese

triangle in Chinese is 三角形, 三角 — triangle means a flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.

triangle in Chinese

三角形
noun
Pronounced: sān jiǎo xíng
(geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.
三角
noun
Pronounced: sān jiǎo
(geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.
三角
noun
Pronounced: sān jiǎo
(music) A percussion instrument made by forming a metal rod into a triangular shape which is open at one angle. It is suspended from a string and hit with a metal bar to make a resonant sound.
三角形
noun
Pronounced: sān jiǎo xíng
(music) A percussion instrument made by forming a metal rod into a triangular shape which is open at one angle. It is suspended from a string and hit with a metal bar to make a resonant sound.

What does "triangle" mean?

  1. noun A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.
    "She folded the paper into a triangle."
  2. noun A percussion instrument made of a metal rod bent into a triangle, played by striking it with a small metal beater.
    "The young student played the triangle in the school orchestra."
  3. noun A romantic situation involving three people, especially two people competing for one.
    "The plot revolves around a classic love triangle."
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triangle in a sentence

  • She folded the paper into a triangle.
  • The young student played the triangle in the school orchestra.
  • The plot revolves around a classic love triangle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "triangle" in Chinese?

"triangle" in Chinese is 三角形, 三角. triangle means: A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.

How do you pronounce 三角形?

"triangle" in Chinese is 三角形, pronounced "sān jiǎo xíng".

How do you use "triangle" in a sentence?

Example: "She folded the paper into a triangle." In Chinese, "triangle" is 三角形, 三角.

Are there other ways to say "triangle" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "triangle": 三角形, 三角.

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