windmill in Chinese
windmill in Chinese is 风车, 风向标 — windmill means a structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.
windmill in Chinese
风车
Pronounced: fēng chē
The building or structure containing such machinery.
风向标
Pronounced: fēng xiàng biāo
A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.
What does "windmill" mean?
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noun A structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.
"The old windmill once ground flour for the whole village."
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verb To rotate or swing something in a large circular motion, like the sails of a windmill.
"He windmilled his arm before pitching the ball."
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windmill in a sentence
- The old windmill once ground flour for the whole village.
- Rows of modern windmills line the ridge, generating electricity.
- He windmilled his arm before pitching the ball.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "windmill" in Chinese?
"windmill" in Chinese is 风车, 风向标. windmill means: A structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.
How do you pronounce 风车?
"windmill" in Chinese is 风车, pronounced "fēng chē".
How do you use "windmill" in a sentence?
Example: "The old windmill once ground flour for the whole village." In Chinese, "windmill" is 风车, 风向标.
Are there other ways to say "windmill" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "windmill": 风车, 风向标.
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