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“read aloud” in Chinese

Chinese

Also朗读 (lǎng dú) · 宣读 (xuān dú)

Pronunciation

Pinyinniàn

Example

请把这段课文念一遍。qǐng bǎ zhè duàn kè wén niàn yí biàn

Please read this passage aloud once.

Illustration for 念 (read aloud)

How to say “read aloud” in Chinese

“Read aloud” in Chinese is 念 (niàn).

Giving sustained attention to words, lessons, or ideas through the voice or the mind.

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

Example sentences with 念

她一边做家务一边在心里念着明天的计划。tā yì biān zuò jiā wù yì biān zài xīn lǐ niàn zhe míng tiān de jì huà

As she did housework, she thought about tomorrow's plans.

Tips for using 念

  • In conversational Chinese, 念 (niàn, "read aloud") usually takes a clear object, so naming the text, book, or other material makes the activity clear.

Other Chinese words for “read aloud”

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朗读

lǎng dú

verbread aloud

请大声朗读这段课文。qǐng dà shēng lǎng dú zhè duàn kè wén

Please read this passage aloud.

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宣读

xuān dú

verbread aloud

老师把新课文宣读给学生听。lǎo shī bǎ xīn kè wén xuān dú gěi xué shēng tīng

The teacher read the new text aloud to the students.

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