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
先
Pronounced: xiān
In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
预选 預選
Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists
What does "preliminary" mean?
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adjective Coming before the main event or process; introductory.
"The preliminary results look promising, but we need more tests to be sure."
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noun An early round or event that leads into the main one, especially in sport.
"Several preliminaries were held in the morning, and the final took place after lunch."
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preliminary in a sentence
- The preliminary results look promising, but we need more tests to be sure.
- A preliminary investigation found no evidence of fraud.
- Several preliminaries were held in the morning, and the final took place after lunch.
- She easily got through the preliminaries and reached the semi-final of the swimming contest.
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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: "The preliminary results look promising, but we need more tests to be sure." 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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