gall in Chinese
gall in Chinese is 厚顏, 扣子, 困扰 — gall means bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
gall in Chinese
厚顏
Pronounced: hòu yán
(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
扣子
Pronounced: kòu zi
A bump-like imperfection resembling a gall.
困扰
Pronounced: kùn rǎo
(ergative) To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
What does "gall" mean?
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noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
"He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month."
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verb To irritate or annoy someone deeply.
"It galled him to watch his rival take the credit."
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noun Bile, the bitter fluid produced by the liver.
"The old expression "bitter as gall" comes from the taste of bile."
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noun A sore patch on the skin caused by rubbing or chafing.
"The saddle left a gall on the horse's back."
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gall in a sentence
- He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month.
- She had the gall to blame me for her own mistake.
- It galled him to watch his rival take the credit.
- The old expression "bitter as gall" comes from the taste of bile.
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What is "gall" in Chinese?
"gall" in Chinese is 厚顏, 扣子, 困扰. gall means: Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
How do you pronounce 厚顏?
"gall" in Chinese is 厚顏, pronounced "hòu yán".
How do you use "gall" in a sentence?
Example: "He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month." In Chinese, "gall" is 厚顏, 扣子, 困扰.
Are there other ways to say "gall" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "gall": 厚顏, 扣子, 困扰.
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