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Symmetry in Chinese

symmetry · HSK 6

对称 duì chèn

  1. 对 duì right
  2. 称 chēng to call

这座建筑的设计左右对称。 The design of this building is symmetrical from left to right.

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How do you say symmetry in Chinese?

Symmetry in Chinese is 对称 (duì chèn).

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