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odds in Chinese

odds in Chinese is 概率 — odds means the likelihood of something happening, especially as expressed in betting.

odds in Chinese

概率
noun
Pronounced: gài lǜ
the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening

What does "odds" mean?

  1. noun The likelihood of something happening, especially as expressed in betting.
    "Given the heavy snow, the odds of the match going ahead looked poor."
  2. noun A handicap given to a weaker player or side to even out a contest.
    "The champion offered his novice opponent odds of a queen to even things up."
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odds in a sentence

  • Given the heavy snow, the odds of the match going ahead looked poor.
  • The odds of winning the lottery are extremely slim.
  • The champion offered his novice opponent odds of a queen to even things up.
  • In the village tournament, the stronger players gave odds so everyone had a fair chance.

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What is "odds" in Chinese?
"odds" in Chinese is 概率. odds means: The likelihood of something happening, especially as expressed in betting.
How do you pronounce 概率?
"odds" in Chinese is 概率, pronounced "gài lǜ".
How do you use "odds" in a sentence?
Example: "Given the heavy snow, the odds of the match going ahead looked poor." In Chinese, "odds" is 概率.
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