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tropic in Chinese

tropic in Chinese is 回归线 — tropic means either of the two lines of latitude, north or south of the equator, marking the edge of the tropical zone (Tropic of Cancer / Tropic of Capricorn).

tropic in Chinese

回归线
noun
Pronounced: huí guī xiàn
(geography) Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°26′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.

What does "tropic" mean?

  1. noun Either of the two lines of latitude, north or south of the equator, marking the edge of the tropical zone (Tropic of Cancer / Tropic of Capricorn).
    "The ship crossed the Tropic of Cancer on its way south."
  2. adjective Relating to the tropics; tropical.
    "The plant thrives in a tropic climate."
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tropic in a sentence

  • The ship crossed the Tropic of Cancer on its way south.
  • The plant thrives in a tropic climate.

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What is "tropic" in Chinese?

"tropic" in Chinese is 回归线. tropic means: Either of the two lines of latitude, north or south of the equator, marking the edge of the tropical zone (Tropic of Cancer / Tropic of Capricorn).

How do you pronounce 回归线?

"tropic" in Chinese is 回归线, pronounced "huí guī xiàn".

How do you use "tropic" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship crossed the Tropic of Cancer on its way south." In Chinese, "tropic" is 回归线.

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