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rat in Chinese

rat in Chinese is 老鼠, 鼠 — rat means a rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.

rat in Chinese

老鼠
noun
Pronounced: lǎo shǔ
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
noun
Pronounced: shǔ
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

What does "rat" mean?

  1. noun A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.
    "A rat scurried along the subway tracks."
  2. verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.
    "He ratted on his friends to avoid getting in trouble himself."
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rat in a sentence

  • A rat scurried along the subway tracks.
  • He ratted on his friends to avoid getting in trouble himself.

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What is "rat" in Chinese?

"rat" in Chinese is 老鼠, 鼠. rat means: A rodent similar to a mouse but larger, often considered a pest.

How do you pronounce 老鼠?

"rat" in Chinese is 老鼠, pronounced "lǎo shǔ".

How do you use "rat" in a sentence?

Example: "A rat scurried along the subway tracks." In Chinese, "rat" is 老鼠, 鼠.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "rat": 老鼠, 鼠.

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