instead in Chinese
instead in Chinese is 改 — instead means in place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
instead in Chinese
改
Pronounced: gǎi
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
What does "instead" mean?
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adv In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
"‘It's rather like a beautiful Inverness cloak one has inherited. Much too good to hide away, so one wears it instead of an overcoat and pretends it's an amusing new fashion.’"
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instead in a sentence
- ‘It's rather like a beautiful Inverness cloak one has inherited. Much too good to hide away, so one wears it instead of an overcoat and pretends it's an amusing new fashion.’
- She skipped the cake and had fruit instead.
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What is "instead" in Chinese?
"instead" in Chinese is 改. instead means: In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
How do you pronounce 改?
"instead" in Chinese is 改, pronounced "gǎi".
How do you use "instead" in a sentence?
Example: "She skipped the cake and had fruit instead." In Chinese, "instead" is 改.
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