English–Chinese

“cube” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlì fāng

Example

3的立方是27。3 de lì fāng shì 27

The cube of 3 is 27.

Illustration for 立方 (cube)

How to say “cube” in Chinese

“Cube” in Chinese is 立方 (lì fāng).

A square extends through a third dimension, linking a solid and its volume with three equal factors in arithmetic.

Full entry for 立方: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 立方

这个盒子的体积是两立方米。zhè ge hé zi de tǐ jī shì liǎng lì fāng mǐ

The volume of this box is two cubic meters.

Tips for using 立方

  • English separates cubic for measurements from cubed for calculations, but Chinese can use the same term across both settings, so the surrounding number or unit identifies the intended use.

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