English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

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

adj
Pronounced: zhōng
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
卑鄙
adj
Pronounced: bēi bǐ
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
吝嗇的
adj
Pronounced: lìn sè de
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
de primera clase
adj
(colloquial) Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
noun
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.]
verb
Pronounced: yǐn
verb
Pronounced: xiǎng
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
表示
verb
Pronounced: biǎo shì
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
意思
verb
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
verb
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]

What does "mean" mean?

  1. verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
    "I didn't mean to interrupt you."
  2. verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
    "What does this symbol mean?"
  3. adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
    "It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
  4. 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.

Similar words in Chinese

Common Chinese translations

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.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.