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representative in Chinese

representative in Chinese is 代表 — representative means typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.

representative in Chinese

代表
noun
Pronounced: dài biǎo
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]

What does "representative" mean?

  1. adjective Typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.
    "The survey used a representative sample of the population."
  2. noun A person chosen or appointed to act or speak on behalf of others.
    "She was elected as the local representative for her district."
  3. noun A person who visits or contacts potential customers on behalf of a company.
    "A sales representative called about the new software package."
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representative in a sentence

  • The survey used a representative sample of the population.
  • This painting is representative of the artist's early work.
  • She was elected as the local representative for her district.
  • Each class chooses a representative to speak at the school council.

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What is "representative" in Chinese?
"representative" in Chinese is 代表. representative means: Typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.
How do you pronounce 代表?
"representative" in Chinese is 代表, pronounced "dài biǎo".
How do you use "representative" in a sentence?
Example: "The survey used a representative sample of the population." In Chinese, "representative" is 代表.
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