最初
originally
at the beginning; at first
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最初 with Russian translation
最初 usage examples
Изначально в этой компании было всего три человека.
这家公司最初只有三个人。
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最初 means originally. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce 最初
zuìchū
最初 translation
originally
最初 examples
我最初以为他是新同学。
最初 transcription
zuìchū
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最初 meaning: what does it mean?
在开始时;起初
最初 pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
最初 is pronounced as zuìchū. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
最初 definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
我最初以为他是新同学。 Translation: Сначала я думал, что он новый одноклассник.
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