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impetus in Chinese

impetus in Chinese is 动量, 衝力 — impetus means something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

impetus in Chinese

动量
noun
Pronounced: dòng liàng
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
衝力
noun
Pronounced: chōng lì
The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.

What does "impetus" mean?

  1. noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
    "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform."
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impetus in a sentence

  • The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform.
  • Winning the award gave her the impetus to start a new project.

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What is "impetus" in Chinese?

"impetus" in Chinese is 动量, 衝力. impetus means: Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

How do you pronounce 动量?

"impetus" in Chinese is 动量, pronounced "dòng liàng".

How do you use "impetus" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform." In Chinese, "impetus" is 动量, 衝力.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "impetus": 动量, 衝力.

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