patter in Chinese
patter in Chinese is 俚語 — patter means a quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.
patter in Chinese
俚語
Pronounced: lǐ yǔ
Glib and rapid speech, such as from an auctioneer or a sports commentator.
What does "patter" mean?
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noun A quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.
"The patter of rain on the tent kept them awake half the night."
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noun Fast, smooth talk, especially the kind used by salespeople, comedians, or auctioneers.
"The salesman's patter was so slick that half the room bought in."
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verb To make a series of quick, light tapping sounds.
"Raindrops pattered against the window all evening."
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patter in a sentence
- The patter of rain on the tent kept them awake half the night.
- She heard the patter of small feet running down the hallway.
- The salesman's patter was so slick that half the room bought in.
- Raindrops pattered against the window all evening.
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What is "patter" in Chinese?
"patter" in Chinese is 俚語. patter means: A quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.
How do you pronounce 俚語?
"patter" in Chinese is 俚語, pronounced "lǐ yǔ".
How do you use "patter" in a sentence?
Example: "The patter of rain on the tent kept them awake half the night." In Chinese, "patter" is 俚語.
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