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dire in Chinese

dire in Chinese is 恶, 可怕 — dire means extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.

dire in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: ě
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
可怕
adj
Pronounced: kě pà
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.

What does "dire" mean?

  1. adj Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
    "The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid."
  2. adj (informal) Extremely bad in quality.
    "The film's reviews were absolutely dire."

dire in a sentence

  • The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid.
  • Doctors warned of dire consequences if she skipped treatment.
  • The film's reviews were absolutely dire.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dire" in Chinese?

"dire" in Chinese is 恶, 可怕. dire means: Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.

How do you pronounce 恶?

"dire" in Chinese is 恶, pronounced "ě".

How do you use "dire" in a sentence?

Example: "The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid." In Chinese, "dire" is 恶, 可怕.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "dire": 恶, 可怕.

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