pale in Chinese
pale in Chinese is 苍白, 国境 — pale means light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
pale in Chinese
苍白
Pronounced: cāng bái
Light in color.
国境
Pronounced: guó jìng
(by extension) Limits, bounds (especially before of).
What does "pale" mean?
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adjective Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
"The baby has pale skin, so we always put a hat on her in summer."
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verb To become pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness.
"She paled at the sight of the needle and sat down quickly."
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verb To seem weaker or less impressive by comparison.
"My little garden pales in comparison with the huge park nearby."
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noun The historical phrase "beyond the pale," meaning outside acceptable limits or boundaries.
"Shouting at the referee like that is beyond the pale."
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pale in a sentence
- The baby has pale skin, so we always put a hat on her in summer.
- She looked pale after the long flight.
- She paled at the sight of the needle and sat down quickly.
- I saw him pale as he read the angry message.
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What is "pale" in Chinese?
"pale" in Chinese is 苍白, 国境. pale means: Light in colour, or lacking the usual colour, especially in the face.
How do you pronounce 苍白?
"pale" in Chinese is 苍白, pronounced "cāng bái".
How do you use "pale" in a sentence?
Example: "The baby has pale skin, so we always put a hat on her in summer." In Chinese, "pale" is 苍白, 国境.
Are there other ways to say "pale" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pale": 苍白, 国境.
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