imperative in Chinese
imperative in Chinese is 本质, 祈使語氣 — imperative means extremely important; essential.
imperative in Chinese
本质
Pronounced: běn zhì
Essential; crucial; extremely important.
祈使語氣
Pronounced: qí shǐ yǔ qì
(grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.
What does "imperative" mean?
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adj Extremely important; essential.
"It is imperative that we finish before the deadline."
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adj Relating to the grammatical mood used for commands.
""Sit down" is an imperative sentence."
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noun Something absolutely necessary.
"Reducing emissions has become an economic imperative."
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noun The grammatical mood used to give orders or instructions.
"In English, the imperative uses the base form of the verb."
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imperative in a sentence
- It is imperative that we finish before the deadline.
- Wearing a seat belt is imperative for everyone in the car.
- "Sit down" is an imperative sentence.
- Teachers often use imperative verbs when they give instructions to the class.
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What is "imperative" in Chinese?
"imperative" in Chinese is 本质, 祈使語氣. imperative means: Extremely important; essential.
How do you pronounce 本质?
"imperative" in Chinese is 本质, pronounced "běn zhì".
How do you use "imperative" in a sentence?
Example: "It is imperative that we finish before the deadline." In Chinese, "imperative" is 本质, 祈使語氣.
Are there other ways to say "imperative" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "imperative": 本质, 祈使語氣.
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