whether in Chinese
whether in Chinese is 还是, 假如 — whether means used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.
whether in Chinese
还是
Pronounced: hái shi
Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative).
假如
Pronounced: jiǎ rú
Introduces a disjunctive adverbial clause qualifying the main clause (with correlative or).
What does "whether" mean?
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conj Used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.
"She couldn't decide whether to take the job or stay where she was."
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whether in a sentence
- She couldn't decide whether to take the job or stay where she was.
- I'm not sure whether it will rain tomorrow.
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What is "whether" in Chinese?
"whether" in Chinese is 还是, 假如. whether means: Used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.
How do you pronounce 还是?
"whether" in Chinese is 还是, pronounced "hái shi".
How do you use "whether" in a sentence?
Example: "She couldn't decide whether to take the job or stay where she was." In Chinese, "whether" is 还是, 假如.
Are there other ways to say "whether" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "whether": 还是, 假如.
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