parenthesis in Chinese
parenthesis in Chinese is 括号 — parenthesis means a word, phrase or clause inserted into a sentence as an aside or explanation, usually set off by brackets, commas or dashes.
parenthesis in Chinese
括号
Pronounced: kuò hào
A clause, phrase or word which is inserted (usually for explanation or amplification) into a passage which is already grammatically complete, and usually marked off with brackets, commas or dashes.
What does "parenthesis" mean?
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noun A word, phrase or clause inserted into a sentence as an aside or explanation, usually set off by brackets, commas or dashes.
"The phrase "as far as I know" is a parenthesis in the middle of her sentence."
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noun Either of a pair of round brackets used to enclose extra text or to group terms in an expression.
"Close the parenthesis after the last number."
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parenthesis in a sentence
- The phrase "as far as I know" is a parenthesis in the middle of her sentence.
- He added a short parenthesis to explain the unfamiliar term.
- Close the parenthesis after the last number.
- She forgot to type the second parenthesis.
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What is "parenthesis" in Chinese?
"parenthesis" in Chinese is 括号. parenthesis means: A word, phrase or clause inserted into a sentence as an aside or explanation, usually set off by brackets, commas or dashes.
How do you pronounce 括号?
"parenthesis" in Chinese is 括号, pronounced "kuò hào".
How do you use "parenthesis" in a sentence?
Example: "The phrase "as far as I know" is a parenthesis in the middle of her sentence." In Chinese, "parenthesis" is 括号.
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