prime in Chinese
prime in Chinese is 最先, 第一, 花 — prime means of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
prime in Chinese
最先
Pronounced: zuì xiān
First in importance, degree, or rank.
第一
Pronounced: dì yī
First in time, order, or sequence.
花
Pronounced: huā
最先
Pronounced: zuì xiān
(now, _, rare) The earliest stage of something.
素数
Pronounced: sù shù
(algebra, number theory) A prime element of a mathematical structure, particularly a prime number.
准备
Pronounced: zhǔn bèi
To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).
What does "prime" mean?
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adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
"The restaurant is in a prime location, right beside the main station."
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adj (mathematics) Of a number, divisible only by itself and one.
"Eleven is a prime number, so you cannot split it into equal groups."
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verb To prepare something for use, especially by applying an initial coat or by getting it ready in advance.
"Prime the surface with a thin coat of paint so the colour sticks."
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prime in a sentence
- The restaurant is in a prime location, right beside the main station.
- This waterfront lot is prime real estate.
- Eleven is a prime number, so you cannot split it into equal groups.
- The teacher asked the class to list every prime number below twenty.
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What is "prime" in Chinese?
"prime" in Chinese is 最先, 第一, 花. prime means: Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
How do you pronounce 最先?
"prime" in Chinese is 最先, pronounced "zuì xiān".
How do you use "prime" in a sentence?
Example: "The restaurant is in a prime location, right beside the main station." In Chinese, "prime" is 最先, 第一, 花.
Are there other ways to say "prime" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "prime": 最先, 第一, 花, 素数, 准备.
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