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principal in Chinese

principal in Chinese is 主要, 首都, 校長 — principal means most important; main.

principal in Chinese

主要
adj
Pronounced: zhǔ yào
Primary; most important; first level in importance.
首都
noun
Pronounced: shǒu dū
(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
校長
noun
Pronounced: xiào zhǎng
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The chief administrator of a school.
客人
noun
Pronounced: kè rén
(law) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.

What does "principal" mean?

  1. adj Most important; main.
    "The principal reason for the delay was the weather."
  2. noun The head of a school.
    "The principal called an assembly to address the students."
  3. noun A sum of money originally invested or lent, before interest.
    "After ten years, most of her payments had gone to interest rather than the principal."

principal in a sentence

  • The principal reason for the delay was the weather.
  • Cotton is the region's principal export.
  • The principal called an assembly to address the students.
  • After ten years, most of her payments had gone to interest rather than the principal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "principal" in Chinese?

"principal" in Chinese is 主要, 首都, 校長. principal means: Most important; main.

How do you pronounce 主要?

"principal" in Chinese is 主要, pronounced "zhǔ yào".

How do you use "principal" in a sentence?

Example: "The principal reason for the delay was the weather." In Chinese, "principal" is 主要, 首都, 校長.

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

Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "principal": 主要, 首都, 校長, 客人.

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