dire in Chinese
dire in Chinese is 恶, 可怕 — dire means extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
dire in Chinese
恶
Pronounced: ě
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
可怕
Pronounced: kě pà
Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
What does "dire" mean?
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adj Extremely serious or urgent, often warning of disaster.
"The country is in dire need of humanitarian aid."
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adj (informal) Extremely bad in quality.
"The film's reviews were absolutely dire."
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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.
- The food at that café was dire, so we left early.
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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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