absence in Chinese
absence in Chinese is 缺席, 请假 — absence means the state of not being in a place where one is expected.
absence in Chinese
缺席
Pronounced: quē xí
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
请假
Pronounced: qǐng jià
Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
What does "absence" mean?
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noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
"His absence from the meeting was noted by the board."
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noun A lack or non-existence of something.
"The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding."
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absence in a sentence
- His absence from the meeting was noted by the board.
- Her prolonged absence worried her colleagues.
- The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding.
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What is "absence" in Chinese?
"absence" in Chinese is 缺席, 请假. absence means: The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
How do you pronounce 缺席?
"absence" in Chinese is 缺席, pronounced "quē xí".
How do you use "absence" in a sentence?
Example: "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board." In Chinese, "absence" is 缺席, 请假.
Are there other ways to say "absence" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "absence": 缺席, 请假.
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