cant in Chinese
cant in Chinese is 行話, 隐语 — cant means the specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
cant in Chinese
行話
Pronounced: háng huà
(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
隐语
Pronounced: yǐn yǔ
(countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
What does "cant" mean?
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noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
"Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow."
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noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
"He dismissed the politician's promises as empty cant."
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noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
"The shelf had a slight cant to the left."
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verb To tilt or set something at an angle.
"She canted the mirror to catch more light."
cant in a sentence
- Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow.
- He dismissed the politician's promises as empty cant.
- The shelf had a slight cant to the left.
- She canted the mirror to catch more light.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cant" in Chinese?
"cant" in Chinese is 行話, 隐语. cant means: The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
How do you pronounce 行話?
"cant" in Chinese is 行話, pronounced "háng huà".
How do you use "cant" in a sentence?
Example: "Sailors developed their own cant that outsiders found hard to follow." In Chinese, "cant" is 行話, 隐语.
Are there other ways to say "cant" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "cant": 行話, 隐语.
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