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predecessor in Chinese

predecessor in Chinese is 上 — predecessor means a person who held a job, role, or position before the current person.

predecessor in Chinese

上
noun
Pronounced: shǎng
A model or type of machinery or device which precedes the current (or later) one. Usually used to describe an earlier, outdated model.

What does "predecessor" mean?

  1. noun A person who held a job, role, or position before the current person.
    "My predecessor left a helpful folder of notes on the desk for me."
  2. noun An earlier model or version of something that has since been replaced.
    "The latest version of the software fixes many problems found in its predecessor."
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predecessor in a sentence

  • My predecessor left a helpful folder of notes on the desk for me.
  • The head teacher met her predecessor to talk about how the school had changed.
  • The latest version of the software fixes many problems found in its predecessor.
  • This sturdy bridge replaced its wooden predecessor, which was too weak for heavy traffic.

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What is "predecessor" in Chinese?
"predecessor" in Chinese is 上. predecessor means: A person who held a job, role, or position before the current person.
How do you pronounce 上?
"predecessor" in Chinese is 上, pronounced "shǎng".
How do you use "predecessor" in a sentence?
Example: "My predecessor left a helpful folder of notes on the desk for me." In Chinese, "predecessor" is 上.
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