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foul in Chinese

foul in Chinese is 下流, 单一, 不好 — foul means dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.

foul in Chinese

下流
adj
Pronounced: xià liú
(of words or a way of speaking) Obscene, vulgar or abusive.
单一
adj
Pronounced: dān yī
(obsolete) Ugly; homely; poor.
不好
adj
Pronounced: bù hǎo
Dishonest or not conforming to the established rules and customs of a game, conflict, test, etc.
不足
noun
Pronounced: bù zú
(sports) A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

What does "foul" mean?

  1. adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
    "A foul odor came from the abandoned building."
  2. adj Vulgar or abusive, especially referring to language.
    "He apologized for his foul language during the game."
  3. verb To make something dirty, blocked, or tangled.
    "Oil fouled the propeller and stalled the engine."
  4. verb In sports, to break a rule through illegal contact with an opponent.
    "The defender fouled him just outside the box."

foul in a sentence

  • A foul odor came from the abandoned building.
  • The weather turned foul just as they set off.
  • He apologized for his foul language during the game.
  • Oil fouled the propeller and stalled the engine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foul" in Chinese?

"foul" in Chinese is 下流, 单一, 不好. foul means: Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.

How do you pronounce 下流?

"foul" in Chinese is 下流, pronounced "xià liú".

How do you use "foul" in a sentence?

Example: "A foul odor came from the abandoned building." In Chinese, "foul" is 下流, 单一, 不好.

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

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "foul": 下流, 单一, 不好, 不足.

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