English–Chinese

“radiate” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfàng shè

Example

微波炉工作时会放射微量能量吗?wēi bō lú gōng zuò shí huì fàng shè wēi liàng néng liàng ma

Does the microwave radiate small amounts of energy while it is operating?

Illustration for 放射 (radiate)

How to say “radiate” in Chinese

“Radiate” in Chinese is 放射 (fàng shè).

A source sends something outward, where it spreads through surrounding space as rays, waves, particles, or effects.

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

Example sentences with 放射

手机不会大量放射电磁波。shǒu jī bú huì dà liàng fàng shè diàn cí bō

Mobile phones do not radiate large amounts of electromagnetic waves.

Tips for using 放射

  • English often uses radiate for qualities such as warmth or confidence, while this Chinese verb most naturally describes a physical thing or effect spreading outward from a source.

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