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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

verb
Pronounced: dòu
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
verb
Pronounced: kān
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

What does "read" mean?

  1. verb To look at written words or symbols and understand their meaning.
    "She read the letter twice before replying."
  2. verb To say written words aloud.
    "The teacher read the story to the class."
  3. verb To study a subject, especially at university.
    "She read history at Oxford."
  4. 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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Common Chinese translations

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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