short in Chinese
short in Chinese is 短, 矮 — short means not long in length, distance, or duration.
short in Chinese
短
Pronounced: duǎn
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
矮
Pronounced: ǎi
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
短
Pronounced: duǎn
Having little duration.
矮
Pronounced: ǎi
Having little duration.
What does "short" mean?
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adjective Not long in length, distance, or duration.
"It was a short walk to the station."
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adjective Of a person, not tall.
"He was short compared to his older brother."
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adjective Curt or abrupt in manner.
"She was a bit short with me on the phone."
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adjective Lacking enough of something, especially money.
"We're short on staff this week."
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short in a sentence
- It was a short walk to the station.
- We only have a short time before the meeting.
- He was short compared to his older brother.
- She was a bit short with me on the phone.
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What is "short" in Chinese?
"short" in Chinese is 短, 矮. short means: Not long in length, distance, or duration.
How do you pronounce 短?
"short" in Chinese is 短, pronounced "duǎn".
How do you use "short" in a sentence?
Example: "It was a short walk to the station." In Chinese, "short" is 短, 矮.
Are there other ways to say "short" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "short": 短, 矮.
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