less in Chinese
less in Chinese is 有, 减 — less means smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
less in Chinese
有
Pronounced: yǒu
Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.
减
Pronounced: jiǎn
To a smaller extent or degree.
减
Pronounced: jiǎn
A smaller amount of; not as much. [from 12th c.]
What does "less" mean?
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adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
"She earns less money than her brother."
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prep Minus; with a certain amount taken away.
"The final price is the list price less any discounts."
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less in a sentence
- She earns less money than her brother.
- I'd like less sugar in my coffee, please.
- The final price is the list price less any discounts.
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What is "less" in Chinese?
"less" in Chinese is 有, 减. less means: Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
How do you pronounce 有?
"less" in Chinese is 有, pronounced "yǒu".
How do you use "less" in a sentence?
Example: "She earns less money than her brother." In Chinese, "less" is 有, 减.
Are there other ways to say "less" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "less": 有, 减.
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