per in Chinese
per in Chinese is 上 — per means for each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
per in Chinese
上
Pronounced: shǎng
For each.
What does "per" mean?
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prep For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
"The car does about forty miles per gallon."
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prep In accordance with; as stated by.
"Per your instructions, I have cancelled the meeting."
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pron A gender-neutral singular pronoun (they/them) used by some speakers instead of he or she.
"Per said per would rather not attend."
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per in a sentence
- The car does about forty miles per gallon.
- Tickets are priced at ten pounds per person.
- Per your instructions, I have cancelled the meeting.
- The refund was issued per company policy.
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What is "per" in Chinese?
"per" in Chinese is 上. per means: For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
How do you pronounce 上?
"per" in Chinese is 上, pronounced "shǎng".
How do you use "per" in a sentence?
Example: "The car does about forty miles per gallon." In Chinese, "per" is 上.
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