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wit in Chinese

wit in Chinese is 智力, 幽默 — wit means the ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

wit in Chinese

智力
noun
Pronounced: zhì lì
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
幽默
noun
Pronounced: yōu mò
Humour, especially when clever or quick.

What does "wit" mean?

  1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
    "The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening."
  2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").
    "She lived by her wits when she first moved to the big city."
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wit in a sentence

  • The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening.
  • Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party.
  • She lived by her wits when she first moved to the big city.
  • You will need your wits about you on that busy mountain path.

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What is "wit" in Chinese?
"wit" in Chinese is 智力, 幽默. wit means: The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
How do you pronounce 智力?
"wit" in Chinese is 智力, pronounced "zhì lì".
How do you use "wit" in a sentence?
Example: "The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening." In Chinese, "wit" is 智力, 幽默.
Are there other ways to say "wit" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "wit": 智力, 幽默.
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