outline in Chinese
outline in Chinese is 底子, 提要 — outline means the line or shape marking the edge of something.
outline in Chinese
底子
Pronounced: dǐ zi
提要
Pronounced: tí yào
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
What does "outline" mean?
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noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.
"You could just make out the outline of the mountains against the night sky."
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noun A summary that lays out the main points of something, such as a plan or piece of writing.
"She handed in an outline of her thesis before starting the full draft."
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verb To describe the main points of something, or to draw its boundary.
"The manager outlined the new project timeline in the meeting."
outline in a sentence
- You could just make out the outline of the mountains against the night sky.
- The artist sketched the outline before adding any detail.
- She handed in an outline of her thesis before starting the full draft.
- The teacher asked us to write an outline before drafting our essays.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "outline" in Chinese?
"outline" in Chinese is 底子, 提要. outline means: The line or shape marking the edge of something.
How do you pronounce 底子?
"outline" in Chinese is 底子, pronounced "dǐ zi".
How do you use "outline" in a sentence?
Example: "You could just make out the outline of the mountains against the night sky." In Chinese, "outline" is 底子, 提要.
Are there other ways to say "outline" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "outline": 底子, 提要.
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