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reference in Chinese

reference in Chinese is 保荐 — reference means a mention of, or connection to, something else.

reference in Chinese

保荐
noun
Pronounced: bǎo jiàn
Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.

What does "reference" mean?

  1. noun A mention of, or connection to, something else.
    "The article makes several references to earlier research."
  2. noun A statement about someone's character or abilities, usually given by a former employer, or the person who gives it.
    "He asked his old manager to be a reference for the new job."
  3. verb To mention or cite something as a source.
    "The essay references several studies from the 1990s."

reference in a sentence

  • The article makes several references to earlier research.
  • She made a passing reference to her time abroad.
  • He asked his old manager to be a reference for the new job.
  • The essay references several studies from the 1990s.

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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 article makes several references to earlier research." In Chinese, "reference" is 保荐.

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