ancillary in Chinese
ancillary in Chinese is 次要, 中 — ancillary means providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
ancillary in Chinese
次要
Pronounced: cì yào
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
中
Pronounced: zhōng
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
What does "ancillary" mean?
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adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
"The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff."
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noun A person or thing that provides support to a main activity, such as a support worker in a hospital or school.
"The ancillaries voted to join the strike."
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ancillary in a sentence
- The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff.
- Parking fees and baggage charges are an ancillary source of revenue.
- The ancillaries voted to join the strike.
- Cleaning and catering are handled by ancillaries.
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What is "ancillary" in Chinese?
"ancillary" in Chinese is 次要, 中. ancillary means: Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
How do you pronounce 次要?
"ancillary" in Chinese is 次要, pronounced "cì yào".
How do you use "ancillary" in a sentence?
Example: "The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff." In Chinese, "ancillary" is 次要, 中.
Are there other ways to say "ancillary" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "ancillary": 次要, 中.
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