barely in Chinese
barely in Chinese is 但, 刚 — barely means only just; by the smallest possible margin.
barely in Chinese
但
Pronounced: dàn
刚
Pronounced: gāng
(not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.
What does "barely" mean?
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adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
"She barely passed the exam."
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adv Almost not at all.
"He barely spoke a word all evening."
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barely in a sentence
- She barely passed the exam.
- We barely made it to the airport in time.
- He barely spoke a word all evening.
- I could barely hear the speaker from the back of the hall.
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What is "barely" in Chinese?
"barely" in Chinese is 但, 刚. barely means: Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
How do you pronounce 但?
"barely" in Chinese is 但, pronounced "dàn".
How do you use "barely" in a sentence?
Example: "She barely passed the exam." In Chinese, "barely" is 但, 刚.
Are there other ways to say "barely" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "barely": 但, 刚.
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