链
chain; nautical unit of distance
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
chain; metal link chain
Often used in colloquial speech with the diminutive suffix ～儿, refers to flexible connected metal loops for fastening, decoration or transmission.
The bike chain broke, my bicycle was stolen by someone.
This iron chain can be used to reinforce the fence.
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The chain of the pocket watch broke, and the watch fell to the ground.
She took off her necklace and put it on the dresser.
The miners tied their bodies with iron chains and went down into the mine.
measure word
nautical chain (unit of distance)
technicalA specialized nautical measurement term, 1 chain equals 1/10 nautical mile, approximately 185.2 meters. Used exclusively in marine navigation and oceanography.
The ship is still 10 nautical chains away from the shore.
The span of this sea area marked on the nautical chart is about 50 chains.
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According to international maritime standards, 1 chain equals 185.2 meters.