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noun · A1 · very often · UK/US
thing
thing
Meaning of thing
English
object, fact, idea, or situation
中文
物体、事情或观念等
Pronunciation
British English
/θɪŋ/
American English
/θɪŋ/
thing with Chinese translation
thing usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
There's a thing on the table.
桌子上有一个东西。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
This thing is really useful.
这东西很好用。
thing synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between thing, object, item, stuff, article, and matter
O
🇬🇧English
object
a physical thing; more formal
A1very often
ENThere was a small object on the road.
ENThis item is out of stock.
S
🇬🇧English
stuff
informal and uncountable: things in general
A1very often
ENI need to clear this stuff off the desk.
Advanced: broader words
A
🇬🇧English
article
a formal word for an item, often goods
A1often
ENThis article is made of glass.
M
🇬🇧English
matter
an abstract affair or question
A1often
ENThis is a serious matter.
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What does thing mean?
object, fact, idea, or situation
How do you pronounce thing?
thing is pronounced [θɪŋ].
How is thing used in a sentence?
桌子上有一个东西。 Translation: There's a thing on the table.
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