thing in Chinese
thing in Chinese is 东西, 東西 — thing means any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
thing in Chinese
东西
Pronounced: dōng xī
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
東西
Pronounced: dōng xī
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
What does "thing" mean?
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noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
"What is that thing on the shelf?"
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noun A matter, situation, or topic under discussion.
"Money is a sensitive thing to bring up at dinner."
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noun An action, fact, or event.
"The strangest thing happened on my way home."
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thing in a sentence
- What is that thing on the shelf?
- I have a few things to do before we leave.
- Money is a sensitive thing to bring up at dinner.
- The strangest thing happened on my way home.
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What is "thing" in Chinese?
"thing" in Chinese is 东西, 東西. thing means: Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
How do you pronounce 东西?
"thing" in Chinese is 东西, pronounced "dōng xī".
How do you use "thing" in a sentence?
Example: "What is that thing on the shelf?" In Chinese, "thing" is 东西, 東西.
Are there other ways to say "thing" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "thing": 东西, 東西.
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