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“reliable” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkě kào

Example

这个人很可靠,你可以放心交给他。zhè ge rén hěn kě kào nǐ ké yǐ fàng xīn jiāo gěi tā

This person is very reliable, so you can feel safe leaving it to him.

Illustration for 可靠 (reliable)

How to say “reliable” in Chinese

“Reliable” in Chinese is 可靠 (kě kào).

A steady support that does not give way when a person, plan, or tool is relied on.

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

Example sentences with 可靠

法庭需要可靠的证据来定罪。fǎ tíng xū yào kě kào de zhèng jù lái dìng zuì

The court needs reliable evidence to convict.

Tips for using 可靠

  • Chinese uses this adjective for people, equipment, plans, and information, so it covers dependable results as well as a source that merits confidence.

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