难道 (nándào) — how to say "could it be that" in Chinese

难道

Could it be that, really

Radicals / Keys

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Examples

难道你真的要放弃这个难得的好机会,去国外学习你喜欢的专业吗?

Could it really be that you want to give up this rare good opportunity to study your favorite major abroad?

难道你不知道?

Could it be that you don't know?

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "could it be that" in Chinese?

"could it be that" in Chinese is 难道 (nándào).

What does 难道 mean in English?

难道 (nándào) means "Could it be that, really".

How is 难道 pronounced?

It is pronounced nándào (written as nandao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "could it be that" in Chinese characters?

It is written 难道.

What HSK level is 难道?

难道 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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