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English translation of 桥

bridge

The word '桥' in Chinese is used in the same context as 'bridge' in English. It can be used to describe a physical structure that crosses over a river or a metaphorical connection between two things. It's a common noun and can be used in various situations.


Example sentences using:

这座桥是由钢铁建造的。

Zhè zuò qiáo shì yóu gāngtiě jiànzào de.

English translation of 这座桥是由钢铁建造的。

This bridge is made of steel.

This phrase is used to state the construction material of the bridge.

人们沿着桥走过去。

Rénmen yánzhe qiáo zǒuguòqù.

English translation of 人们沿着桥走过去。

People walk along the bridge.

This phrase describes the action of people walking on the bridge.

桥下有条小溪。

Qiáo xià yǒu tiáo xiǎoxī.

English translation of 桥下有条小溪。

There is a creek under the bridge.

This phrase illustrates what is located under the bridge.

我们在桥上看日落。

Wǒmen zài qiáo shàng kàn rìluò.

English translation of 我们在桥上看日落。

We watch the sunset on the bridge.

This phrase explains an activity performed on the bridge.

桥的长度有三公里。

Qiáo de chángdù yǒu sān gōnglǐ.

English translation of 桥的长度有三公里。

The length of the bridge is three kilometers.

This phrase is used to detail the length of the bridge.

他倚在桥边看风景。

Tā yǐ zài qiáo biān kàn fēngjǐng.

English translation of 他倚在桥边看风景。

He leans on the bridge to watch the scenery.

This phrase describes someone leaning on the bridge as they observe the landscape.

这座桥的建筑风格很特别。

Zhè zuò qiáo de jiànzhú fēnggé hěn tèbié.

English translation of 这座桥的建筑风格很特别。

The architectural style of this bridge is very special.

This phrase expresses an opinion about a bridge's unique architectural style.

桥上挂满了情侣的挂锁。

Qiáo shàng guà mǎnle qínglǚ de guàsuǒ.

English translation of 桥上挂满了情侣的挂锁。

The bridge is full of couples' padlocks.

This phrase describes a romantic tradition on certain bridges where couples attach padlocks as symbols of their love.

他站在桥头看船只。

Tā zhàn zài qiáo tóu kàn chuánzhī.

English translation of 他站在桥头看船只。

He stood at the head of the bridge watching the boats.

This phrase portrays a person at the top of a bridge observing boats.

桥以石头堆成的。

Qiáo yǐ shítou duī chéng de.

English translation of 桥以石头堆成的。

The bridge is made out of piled stones.

This phrase describes the way a bridge was constructed using piled stones.

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