English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

rather in Chinese

rather in Chinese is 之前, 力氣 — rather means used to show a preference for one thing over another.

rather in Chinese

之前
adv
Pronounced: zhī qián
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
力氣
adv
Pronounced: lì qi
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]

What does "rather" mean?

  1. adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
    "I would rather stay home than go to the party."
  2. adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
    "The exam was rather difficult."
  3. adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.
    "He wasn't angry, but rather disappointed."

rather in a sentence

  • I would rather stay home than go to the party.
  • The exam was rather difficult.
  • It's rather cold outside today.
  • He wasn't angry, but rather disappointed.

Similar words in Chinese

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "rather" in Chinese?

"rather" in Chinese is 之前, 力氣. rather means: Used to show a preference for one thing over another.

How do you pronounce 之前?

"rather" in Chinese is 之前, pronounced "zhī qián".

How do you use "rather" in a sentence?

Example: "I would rather stay home than go to the party." In Chinese, "rather" is 之前, 力氣.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "rather": 之前, 力氣.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.