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as in Chinese

as in Chinese is 当, 例如, 因为 — as means used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

as in Chinese

adv
Pronounced: dāng
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
例如
adv
Pronounced: lì rú
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
例如
conj
Pronounced: lì rú
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
conj
Pronounced: dāng
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
因为
conj
Pronounced: yīn wèi
Being that, considering that, because, since.
例如
noun
Pronounced: lì rú
(unit of weight) A libra.
noun
Pronounced: dāng
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
prep
Pronounced: dāng
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.

What does "as" mean?

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
    "She sang as she worked."
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
    "As it was raining, we stayed inside."
  3. prep In the role or function of.
    "He works as a teacher."
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
    "This bag is as heavy as that one."
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as in a sentence

  • She sang as she worked.
  • Do it as I showed you.
  • As it was raining, we stayed inside.
  • He works as a teacher.

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What is "as" in Chinese?

"as" in Chinese is 当, 例如, 因为. as means: Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

How do you pronounce 当?

"as" in Chinese is 当, pronounced "dāng".

How do you use "as" in a sentence?

Example: "She sang as she worked." In Chinese, "as" is 当, 例如, 因为.

Are there other ways to say "as" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "as": 当, 例如, 因为.

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