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refine in Chinese

refine in Chinese is 提炼, 净化 — refine means to remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.

refine in Chinese

提炼
verb
Pronounced: tí liàn
(transitive) To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.
净化
verb
Pronounced: jìng huà
(intransitive) To become pure; to be cleared of impure matter.

What does "refine" mean?

  1. verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
    "The plant refines crude oil into gasoline."
  2. verb To improve something gradually by making small, careful adjustments.
    "She refined her essay through several drafts."

refine in a sentence

  • The plant refines crude oil into gasoline.
  • She refined her essay through several drafts.
  • The team refined their approach after early testing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "refine" in Chinese?

"refine" in Chinese is 提炼, 净化. refine means: To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.

How do you pronounce 提炼?

"refine" in Chinese is 提炼, pronounced "tí liàn".

How do you use "refine" in a sentence?

Example: "The plant refines crude oil into gasoline." In Chinese, "refine" is 提炼, 净化.

Are there other ways to say "refine" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "refine": 提炼, 净化.

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