yán

HSK 7-9
common
noun

Meaning of 言辞

言辞 means words and expressions used in speaking; diction; phrasing. Pronounced yán cí. HSK 7-9.

  • words and expressions used in speaking; diction; phrasing

Definitions & Examples

de
yán
fēi
cháng
jiān
 
shēn
shēn
shāng
hài
le
jiā
de
gǎn
qíng
 

His harsh words deeply hurt everyone's feelings.

yán
kěn
qiè
de
qǐng
qiú
yuán
liàng
 
lìng
rén
dòng
róng
 

She earnestly begged for forgiveness, which was deeply moving.

Wài
jiāo
chǎng
yāo
qiú
yán
 
miǎn
jiě
 

Diplomatic occasions require appropriate diction to avoid misunderstandings.

Zhè
piān
wén
zhāng
yán
huá
 
dàn
nèi
róng
kōng
dòng
 

This article uses flowery language but lacks substance.