motive in Chinese
motive in Chinese is 理由, 動機, 原因 — motive means a reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
motive in Chinese
理由
Pronounced: lǐ yóu
動機
Pronounced: dòng jī
(law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]
原因
Pronounced: yuán yīn
(British) A party, gathering, or get-together.
What does "motive" mean?
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noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
"Police still haven't established a motive for the break-in."
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adj Causing or producing movement.
"Steam was once the motive force behind most factory machinery."
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motive in a sentence
- Police still haven't established a motive for the break-in.
- Her motive for helping was pure kindness, nothing more.
- Steam was once the motive force behind most factory machinery.
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What is "motive" in Chinese?
"motive" in Chinese is 理由, 動機, 原因. motive means: A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
How do you pronounce 理由?
"motive" in Chinese is 理由, pronounced "lǐ yóu".
How do you use "motive" in a sentence?
Example: "Police still haven't established a motive for the break-in." In Chinese, "motive" is 理由, 動機, 原因.
Are there other ways to say "motive" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "motive": 理由, 動機, 原因.
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