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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.
鼠
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.
    "The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house."
  2. verb Informally, to inform on someone to the authorities; to betray someone's trust.
    "He is going to rat us out!"
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rat in a sentence

  • The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house.
  • Rats had gnawed through the sacks of grain in the barn.
  • He is going to rat us out!
  • Nobody wanted to rat on their classmate to the teacher.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "The cat caught a rat in the shed behind the house." 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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