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paper in Chinese

paper in Chinese is 紙, 纸 — paper means a thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.

paper in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: zhǐ
A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
noun
Pronounced: zhǐ
A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.

What does "paper" mean?

  1. noun A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.
    "She wrapped the gift in bright blue paper."
  2. noun A written composition, especially an academic essay, research article, or exam.
    "He submitted his paper to a physics journal."
  3. adj Existing only in official plans or on record, rather than in reality.
    "The company was a paper entity with no real employees."
  4. verb To cover a wall or surface with (wall)paper.
    "They spent the weekend papering the living room."
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paper in a sentence

  • She wrapped the gift in bright blue paper.
  • The printer had run out of paper.
  • He submitted his paper to a physics journal.
  • Students had three hours to finish the exam paper.

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What is "paper" in Chinese?

"paper" in Chinese is 紙, 纸. paper means: A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.

How do you pronounce 紙?

"paper" in Chinese is 紙, pronounced "zhǐ".

How do you use "paper" in a sentence?

Example: "She wrapped the gift in bright blue paper." In Chinese, "paper" is 紙, 纸.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "paper": 紙, 纸.

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