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约 (yuē) — how to say "approximately" in Chinese
约
Approximately; to make an appointment
verb · adverb
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
约三小时
yuē sān xiǎoshí
about three hours
Examples
我们约在下午三点见
We will meet at approximately three in the afternoon
约五个人
Approximately five people
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Frequently asked questions
Approximately meaning in Chinese
"approximately" in Chinese is 约 (yuē).
Yue meaning Chinese
约 (yuē) means "Approximately; to make an appointment".
How is 约 pronounced?
It is pronounced yuē (written as yue). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "approximately" in Chinese characters?
It is written 约 and has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 约?
约 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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