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preliminary in Chinese

preliminary in Chinese is 先, 预选 預選 — preliminary means coming before the main event or process; introductory.

preliminary in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: xiān
In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
预选 預選
noun
Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists

What does "preliminary" mean?

  1. adjective Coming before the main event or process; introductory.
    "A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud."
  2. noun An early round or event that leads into the main one, especially in sport.
    "The boxer won all his preliminaries before facing the champion."

preliminary in a sentence

  • A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud.
  • They held preliminary talks before the full negotiations began.
  • The boxer won all his preliminaries before facing the champion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "preliminary" in Chinese?

"preliminary" in Chinese is 先, 预选 預選. preliminary means: Coming before the main event or process; introductory.

How do you pronounce 先?

"preliminary" in Chinese is 先, pronounced "xiān".

How do you use "preliminary" in a sentence?

Example: "A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud." In Chinese, "preliminary" is 先, 预选 預選.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "preliminary": 先, 预选 預選.

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