未知数

wèizhīshù

unknown quantity; an unknown; uncertainty

nounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 未知數
Dictionary entry

unknown number; (fig.) an unknown; an uncertainty

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See it in sentences

比赛的结果还是未知数。

Bǐsài de jiéguǒ háishi wèizhīshù.

English

The match result is still unknown.

未来的事都是未知数。

Wèilái de shì dōu shì wèizhīshù.

English

The future is full of unknowns.

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