weathercock in Chinese
weathercock in Chinese is 风标, 风向标 — weathercock means a weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
weathercock in Chinese
风标
Pronounced: fēng biāo
A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.
风向标
Pronounced: fēng xiàng biāo
(figuratively) One who veers with every change of current opinion; a fickle, inconstant person.
What does "weathercock" mean?
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noun A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
"A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind."
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noun A weathercock is also someone who keeps changing their opinion to match whatever is currently popular.
"Critics called the politician a weathercock for switching sides on every issue."
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weathercock in a sentence
- A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind.
- The old weathercock creaked as it swung round to face north.
- Critics called the politician a weathercock for switching sides on every issue.
- He's a weathercock, agreeing with whoever spoke to him last.
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What is "weathercock" in Chinese?
"weathercock" in Chinese is 风标, 风向标. weathercock means: A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
How do you pronounce 风标?
"weathercock" in Chinese is 风标, pronounced "fēng biāo".
How do you use "weathercock" in a sentence?
Example: "A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind." In Chinese, "weathercock" is 风标, 风向标.
Are there other ways to say "weathercock" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "weathercock": 风标, 风向标.
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