read in Chinese
read in Chinese is 读, 看 — read means to look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
read in Chinese
读
Pronounced: dòu
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
看
Pronounced: kān
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
What does "read" mean?
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verb To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
"She read the letter twice before replying."
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verb To say written words aloud.
"The teacher read the story to the class."
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verb To study a subject, especially at university.
"She read history at Oxford."
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verb To interpret or judge a situation, person, or signal.
"He's hard to read; you never know what he's thinking."
read in a sentence
- She read the letter twice before replying.
- He can read music as well as play it.
- The teacher read the story to the class.
- She read history at Oxford.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "read" in Chinese?
"read" in Chinese is 读, 看. read means: To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
How do you pronounce 读?
"read" in Chinese is 读, pronounced "dòu".
How do you use "read" in a sentence?
Example: "She read the letter twice before replying." In Chinese, "read" is 读, 看.
Are there other ways to say "read" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "read": 读, 看.
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