mean in Chinese
mean in Chinese is 中, 卑鄙, 吝嗇的 — mean means to intend or have in mind as a purpose.
mean in Chinese
中
Pronounced: zhōng
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
卑鄙
Pronounced: bēi bǐ
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
吝嗇的
Pronounced: lìn sè de
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
de primera clase
(colloquial) Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
高
Pronounced: gāo
(music, now, historical) The middle part of three-part polyphonic music; now specifically, the alto part in polyphonic music; an alto instrument. [from 15th c.]
听
Pronounced: yǐn
想
Pronounced: xiǎng
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
表示
Pronounced: biǎo shì
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
意思
Pronounced: yì si
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]
表示...的意思
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]
What does "mean" mean?
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verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
"I didn't mean to interrupt you."
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verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
"What does this symbol mean?"
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adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
"It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
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adj Stingy or ungenerous with money or resources.
"He's too mean to leave a decent tip."
mean in a sentence
- I didn't mean to interrupt you.
- She means to finish the project by Friday.
- What does this symbol mean?
- A red light means stop.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "mean" in Chinese?
"mean" in Chinese is 中, 卑鄙, 吝嗇的. mean means: To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
How do you pronounce 中?
"mean" in Chinese is 中, pronounced "zhōng".
How do you use "mean" in a sentence?
Example: "I didn't mean to interrupt you." In Chinese, "mean" is 中, 卑鄙, 吝嗇的.
Are there other ways to say "mean" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 10 translations listed for "mean": 中, 卑鄙, 吝嗇的, de primera clase, 高, 听.
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