refrain in Chinese
refrain in Chinese is 副歌 — refrain means to stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
refrain in Chinese
副歌
Pronounced: fù gē
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
What does "refrain" mean?
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verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
"Please refrain from smoking near the entrance."
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noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
"The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain."
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noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
""We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers."
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refrain in a sentence
- Please refrain from smoking near the entrance.
- She refrained from commenting on the rumor.
- The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain.
- "We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers.
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What is "refrain" in Chinese?
"refrain" in Chinese is 副歌. refrain means: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
How do you pronounce 副歌?
"refrain" in Chinese is 副歌, pronounced "fù gē".
How do you use "refrain" in a sentence?
Example: "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance." In Chinese, "refrain" is 副歌.
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