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How do you say "introduce" in Chinese?
介绍
jiè shào
In Chinese, "introduce" is 介绍 (jiè shào).
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Pronunciation
You'll want jiè shào to carry "jiè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "shào" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Writing and usage
介绍 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
让我介绍一下我的朋友。
ràng wǒ jiè shào yī xià wǒ de péng yǒu 。
Let me introduce my friend.
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How to remember 介绍
Hold this scene in mind: introduce, paired tightly with the sound "jiè shào" — that's the whole trick.
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Questions about 介绍
How do you pronounce 介绍?
You'll want jiè shào to carry "jiè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "shào" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Is 介绍 formal or casual?
介绍 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 介绍 used in Chinese?
介绍 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 让我介绍一下我的朋友。 (Let me introduce my friend.).
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