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信号

signal

信号
xìnhào4th tone

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Pinyin
xìnhào
Strokes
14
In episodes
1

Stroke order for 信号

信号 is written with 14 strokes (信: 9, 号: 5). The animation replays automatically.

Usage

HSK 2. 发出信号 = send a signal; 信号不好 = poor signal.

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可是握力是个信号,能帮人看身体的整体情况。

But grip strength is a signal that can help people see the overall condition of the body.

Grip Strength and Health: Lancet Study Links Weak Grip to Higher Death Risk and Cognitive Decline

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