对联
duì lián
Couplet, paired poetic lines
对称 (duì chèn) — how to say "symmetry" in Chinese
对称
Symmetry; symmetrical
adjective
Character composition
对
correct, pair
称
to call, to weigh
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
禾
Grain
#115 · hé · 5 strokes
Collocations
左右对称
zuǒ yòu duì chèn
left-right symmetry
完全对称
wán quán duì chèn
perfectly symmetrical
Examples
这座古老的建筑左右两边完全对称。
The left and right sides of this ancient building are completely symmetrical.
这个设计很对称。
This design is very symmetrical.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "symmetry" in Chinese?
"symmetry" in Chinese is 对称 (duì chèn).
What does 对称 mean in English?
对称 (duì chèn) means "Symmetry; symmetrical".
How is 对称 pronounced?
It is pronounced duì chèn (written as dui chen, duichen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "symmetry" in Chinese characters?
It is written 对称.
What HSK level is 对称?
对称 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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