麦克
màikèTraditional: 麦克
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Translation
Mike (also microphone)
Word origin
A phonetic transliteration of the English name Mike, and the first part of 麦克风 for microphone. The characters are chosen for sound, not meaning.
- Origin
- phonetic transliteration
- Root
- 麦 (mài) + 克 (kè), chosen for sound
Stroke order
麦
克
Examples
。
Mike is a good person.
。
Mike is from America.
？
Do you know Mike?
。
Mike likes playing football.
风递。
Please pass me the microphone.
麦克 (Màikè) renders the English name Mike, and also begins 麦克风, microphone. The characters are picked for their sound.
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