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clout in Chinese

clout in Chinese is 影響, 尿布 — clout means influence or power, especially in politics or business.

clout in Chinese

影響
noun
Pronounced: yǐng xiǎng
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
尿布
noun
Pronounced: niào bù
(regional, dated) A swaddling cloth.

What does "clout" mean?

  1. noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
    "As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership."
  2. noun A blow struck with the hand or fist (informal).
    "He gave the vending machine a clout when it swallowed his coins."
  3. verb To hit someone or something, especially with the fist.
    "She clouted him playfully on the arm for the bad joke."

clout in a sentence

  • As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership.
  • His years in the industry gave him serious clout when negotiating deals.
  • He gave the vending machine a clout when it swallowed his coins.
  • She clouted him playfully on the arm for the bad joke.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "clout" in Chinese?

"clout" in Chinese is 影響, 尿布. clout means: Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

How do you pronounce 影響?

"clout" in Chinese is 影響, pronounced "yǐng xiǎng".

How do you use "clout" in a sentence?

Example: "As a major donor, she carries a lot of clout with the party leadership." In Chinese, "clout" is 影響, 尿布.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "clout": 影響, 尿布.

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