paltry in Chinese
paltry in Chinese is 差 — paltry means so small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
paltry in Chinese
差
Pronounced: chā
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
What does "paltry" mean?
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adj So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
"He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase."
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paltry in a sentence
- He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase.
- The company gave a paltry apology after the scandal.
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What is "paltry" in Chinese?
"paltry" in Chinese is 差. paltry means: So small in amount or value as to be almost insulting; trivial or worthless.
How do you pronounce 差?
"paltry" in Chinese is 差, pronounced "chā".
How do you use "paltry" in a sentence?
Example: "He was offered a paltry sum for the antique vase." In Chinese, "paltry" is 差.
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