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dirty in Chinese

dirty in Chinese is 髒, 猪, 好看 — dirty means unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.

dirty in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: zāng
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
adj
Pronounced: zhū
Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
好看
adj
Pronounced: hǎo kàn
Dishonorable; violating accepted standards or rules.
弄脏
verb
Pronounced: nòng zāng
(transitive) To make (something) dirty.

What does "dirty" mean?

  1. adj Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
    "His boots were dirty after the hike through the mud."
  2. adj Morally unclean, obscene, or indecent, especially in a sexual sense.
    "He told a dirty joke that made everyone groan."
  3. adj Corrupt, dishonest, or breaking accepted rules.
    "The senator was accused of taking dirty money from lobbyists."
  4. verb To make something dirty, or to stain someone's reputation.
    "The scandal dirtied his name for years."
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dirty in a sentence

  • His boots were dirty after the hike through the mud.
  • Wash your hands, they look dirty.
  • He told a dirty joke that made everyone groan.
  • The film was banned for its dirty content.

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What is "dirty" in Chinese?

"dirty" in Chinese is 髒, 猪, 好看. dirty means: Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.

How do you pronounce 髒?

"dirty" in Chinese is 髒, pronounced "zāng".

How do you use "dirty" in a sentence?

Example: "His boots were dirty after the hike through the mud." In Chinese, "dirty" is 髒, 猪, 好看.

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

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "dirty": 髒, 猪, 好看, 弄脏.

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