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Quaternary in Chinese

Quaternary in Chinese is 第四紀, 第四纪 — Quaternary means of fourth rank or order.

Quaternary in Chinese

第四紀
proper noun
Pronounced: dì sì jì
(geology) The geological period of the Cenozoic Era immediately following the Tertiary. It is subdivided into the Pleistocene and the Holocene Epochs.
第四纪
adj
Pronounced: dì sì jì
Of fourth rank or order.

What does "Quaternary" mean?

  1. adj Of fourth rank or order.
  2. adj Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x⁴.
  3. adj Relating to or in number base four.
  4. adj quaternary ammonium.
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What is "Quaternary" in Chinese?

"Quaternary" in Chinese is 第四紀, 第四纪. Quaternary means: Of fourth rank or order.

How do you pronounce 第四紀?

"Quaternary" in Chinese is 第四紀, pronounced "dì sì jì".

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "Quaternary": 第四紀, 第四纪.

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