meta- in Chinese
meta- in Chinese is 元 — meta- means referring to itself or its own category — self-aware or self-referential in nature.
meta- in Chinese
元
Pronounced: yuán
Transcending, encompassing.
What does "meta-" mean?
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adj Referring to itself or its own category — self-aware or self-referential in nature.
"The movie made a meta joke about its own sequel."
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adj In gaming, describing a strategy, character, or item that is currently considered the most effective and widely used.
"That character became meta after the last balance update."
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meta- in a sentence
- The movie made a meta joke about its own sequel.
- Writing an essay about how to write essays feels very meta.
- That character became meta after the last balance update.
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What is "meta-" in Chinese?
"meta-" in Chinese is 元. meta- means: Referring to itself or its own category — self-aware or self-referential in nature.
How do you pronounce 元?
"meta-" in Chinese is 元, pronounced "yuán".
How do you use "meta-" in a sentence?
Example: "The movie made a meta joke about its own sequel." In Chinese, "meta-" is 元.
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