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on in Chinese

on in Chinese is 开, 中, 上 — on means positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.

on in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: kāi
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
adv
Pronounced: kāi
To an operating state.
prep
Pronounced: zhōng
prep
Pronounced: shǎng
Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
信封
prep
Pronounced: xìn fēng
Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.
prep
Pronounced: xià
(obsolete) At the peril of, or for the safety of.

What does "on" mean?

  1. prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
    "The book is on the table."
  2. prep Indicating a specific day or date.
    "The meeting is on Tuesday."
  3. adj Switched on; active, functioning, or in progress.
    "Make sure the oven is on before you leave."
  4. adv Continuing an action; forward in time or space.
    "She kept walking on, ignoring the rain."

on in a sentence

  • The book is on the table.
  • There's a stain on your shirt.
  • The meeting is on Tuesday.
  • Make sure the oven is on before you leave.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "on" in Chinese?

"on" in Chinese is 开, 中, 上. on means: Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.

How do you pronounce 开?

"on" in Chinese is 开, pronounced "kāi".

How do you use "on" in a sentence?

Example: "The book is on the table." In Chinese, "on" is 开, 中, 上.

Are there other ways to say "on" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "on": 开, 中, 上, 信封, 下.

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