indirect in Chinese
indirect in Chinese is 间接 — indirect means not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.
indirect in Chinese
间接
Pronounced: jiàn jiē
Not direct:
What does "indirect" mean?
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adj Not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.
"The bus follows an indirect path through several small villages."
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adj Not caused directly, but as a secondary effect.
"Poor sleep can have an indirect effect on how well you learn."
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adj Not straightforward or open in manner.
"He is quite indirect, so you often have to guess what he wants."
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indirect in a sentence
- The bus follows an indirect path through several small villages.
- She gave me an indirect answer and kept talking about something else.
- Poor sleep can have an indirect effect on how well you learn.
- One indirect result of the new road was noisier streets nearby.
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What is "indirect" in Chinese?
"indirect" in Chinese is 间接. indirect means: Not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.
How do you pronounce 间接?
"indirect" in Chinese is 间接, pronounced "jiàn jiē".
How do you use "indirect" in a sentence?
Example: "The bus follows an indirect path through several small villages." In Chinese, "indirect" is 间接.
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