slight in Chinese
slight in Chinese is 单一, 小朋友, 不好 — slight means small in degree or amount; minor.
slight in Chinese
单一
Pronounced: dān yī
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
小朋友
Pronounced: xiǎo péng yǒu
Minor; small in amount
不好
Pronounced: bù hǎo
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
What does "slight" mean?
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adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
"I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk."
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adj Slender or delicate in build.
"The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily."
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verb To treat someone with disrespect or neglect, often by ignoring them.
"He did not mean to slight her, but he forgot to say thank you."
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noun An act or remark that shows disrespect or disregard for someone.
"She took the missed invitation as a slight and said nothing."
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slight in a sentence
- I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk.
- There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon.
- The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily.
- A slight child of about six sat quietly in the corner.
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What is "slight" in Chinese?
"slight" in Chinese is 单一, 小朋友, 不好. slight means: Small in degree or amount; minor.
How do you pronounce 单一?
"slight" in Chinese is 单一, pronounced "dān yī".
How do you use "slight" in a sentence?
Example: "I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk." In Chinese, "slight" is 单一, 小朋友, 不好.
Are there other ways to say "slight" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "slight": 单一, 小朋友, 不好.
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