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“probability” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingài lǜ

Example

这件事发生的概率很低。zhè jiàn shì fā shēng de gài lǜ hěn dī

The probability of this happening is very low.

Illustration for 概率 (probability)

How to say “probability” in Chinese

“Probability” in Chinese is 概率 (gài lǜ).

A scale that places an event between unlikely and likely, often marked with a number or percentage.

Full entry for 概率: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 概率

充分准备后,考试成功的概率提高了。chōng fèn zhǔn bèi hòu kǎo shì chéng gōng de gài lǜ tí gāo le

After thorough preparation, the probability of success in the exam increased.

Tips for using 概率

  • English often uses "chance" in casual contexts, but probability is also natural when a decimal or percentage is involved, separating a general guess from a quantified estimate.

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