Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
语言
yǔyán
Description
语言是人们说话和写字时用的东西，比如中文、英文都是语言。
"语言" is what people use when speaking and writing, such as Chinese and English are both "语言".
我们用语言来交流，说出自己的想法。
We use "语言" to communicate and express our thoughts.
Meanings
语言yǔyán
language; system of words used to communicate
她会说三种语言。
She can speak three languages.
语言yǔyán
the way one expresses oneself; speech
他的语言很有意思。
His language is very interesting.
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Notes
- Etymology
语 (speech) + 言 (words/speech); two synonyms combined into one compound.
- Nuance
语言 means language as a system; use 话 for spoken words in casual talk.
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