English–Chinese
“unknown” in Chinese
How to say “unknown” in Chinese
“Unknown” in Chinese is 未知数 (wèi zhī shù).
A value or factor whose final result is not yet fixed, leaving the outcome open.
Example sentences with 未知数
为了稳定局势，需要尽快消除未知数。wèi le wěn dìng jú shì xū yào jǐn kuài xiāo chú wèi zhī shù
To stabilize the situation, the unknown needs to be eliminated as soon as possible.
Tips for using 未知数
- In everyday Chinese, this mathematical term can describe a person's effect on a team or an event's result, giving the statement a neutral, analytical tone.
Other Chinese words for “unknown”
这个古老的习俗一直不为人知。zhè ge gú lǎo de xí sú yì zhí bù wéi rén zhī
This ancient custom has remained unknown.
他一直默默无闻，但很努力。tā yì zhí mò mò wú wén dàn hěn nǔ lì
He has always been unknown, but he works very hard.