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“significant” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎn zhù

Example

他的进步很显著。tā de jìn bù hěn xiǎn zhù

His progress is significant.

Illustration for 显著 (significant)

How to say “significant” in Chinese

“Significant” in Chinese is 显著 (xiǎn zhù).

A feature, difference, or change that stands out clearly and to a substantial degree.

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

Example sentences with 显著

新政策使失业率有显著的下降。xīn zhèng cè shǐ shī yè lǜ yǒu xiǎn zhù de xià jiàng

The new policy led to a significant decline in the unemployment rate.

Tips for using 显著

  • The word is especially useful in formal reports about progress, effects, and differences, where it gives an analytical tone rather than a casual one.

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