三角架 (sān jiǎ) — tripod (three-legged stand for cameras, instruments, etc.)

Definition

A three-legged stand, most often used to hold a camera steady while taking photos. Composed of 三 (three) + 角 (legs/angles) + 架 (rack/stand).

noun
tripod (three-legged stand for cameras, instruments, etc.)
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Examples

  • 三角架
    Pāi zhào de shí hou, yòng sān jiǎ huì gèng wěn.
    When taking photos, using a tripod will be more stable.
  • 三角架
    Zhè ge sān jiǎ kě yǐ tiáo jié gāo dù.
    This tripod can adjust its height.
  • 三角架
    Wǒ mǎi le yí gè xīn de sān jiǎ, hěn qīng biàn.
    I bought a new tripod; it's very lightweight.

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