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contrive in Chinese

contrive in Chinese is 设计 — contrive means to invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise.

contrive in Chinese

设计
verb
Pronounced: shè jì
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.

What does "contrive" mean?

  1. verb To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
  2. verb To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
  3. verb To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
  4. verb To spend (time, or a period).
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What is "contrive" in Chinese?

"contrive" in Chinese is 设计. contrive means: To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise

How do you pronounce 设计?

"contrive" in Chinese is 设计, pronounced "shè jì".

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