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ream in Chinese

ream in Chinese is — ream means a large standard bundle of paper, traditionally 500 sheets.

ream in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: líng
A bundle, package, or quantity of paper, nowadays usually containing 500 sheets.

What does "ream" mean?

  1. noun A large standard bundle of paper, traditionally 500 sheets.
    "He grabbed a fresh ream of paper for the printer."
  2. noun Informally, a huge amount of documents, data, or writing.
    "The lawyers submitted reams of evidence to support their case."
  3. verb To widen or smooth out a hole using a specialized rotating tool.
    "The mechanic reamed the bolt hole to fit the larger pin."
  4. verb Informally, to scold someone harshly.
    "His boss reamed him out for missing the deadline."
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ream in a sentence

  • He grabbed a fresh ream of paper for the printer.
  • The lawyers submitted reams of evidence to support their case.
  • The mechanic reamed the bolt hole to fit the larger pin.
  • His boss reamed him out for missing the deadline.

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What is "ream" in Chinese?

"ream" in Chinese is 令. ream means: A large standard bundle of paper, traditionally 500 sheets.

How do you pronounce 令?

"ream" in Chinese is 令, pronounced "líng".

How do you use "ream" in a sentence?

Example: "He grabbed a fresh ream of paper for the printer." In Chinese, "ream" is 令.

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