reference in Chinese
reference in Chinese is 保荐 — reference means a mention of, or connection to, something else.
reference in Chinese
保荐
Pronounced: bǎo jiàn
Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
What does "reference" mean?
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noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.
"The speaker's only reference to the film was a quick joke at the start."
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noun A statement about someone's character or abilities, usually given by a former employer, or the person who gives it.
"The shop asked me for a reference from my last employer."
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verb To mention or cite something as a source.
"Remember to reference every book you use in your project."
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reference in a sentence
- The speaker's only reference to the film was a quick joke at the start.
- The article makes several references to earlier research.
- The shop asked me for a reference from my last employer.
- Her former teacher wrote a glowing reference, so she got the job.
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What is "reference" in Chinese?
"reference" in Chinese is 保荐. reference means: A mention of, or connection to, something else.
How do you pronounce 保荐?
"reference" in Chinese is 保荐, pronounced "bǎo jiàn".
How do you use "reference" in a sentence?
Example: "The speaker's only reference to the film was a quick joke at the start." In Chinese, "reference" is 保荐.
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