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寄语

Word · Verb · NounTraditional寄語

send word; message

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

verb

to send word; to convey a message; to pass on words

Used when conveying words, thoughts, or expectations to someone through speech or writing, often in a formal or heartfelt manner.

Lǎo老
shī师
jì寄
yǔ语
quán全
bān班
tóng同
xué学
yào要
nǔ努
lì力
xué学
xí习
 。

The teacher sent word to the whole class to study hard.

Zhè这
běn本
shū书
jì寄
yǔ语
qīng青
nián年
péng朋
yǒu友
 ,
xī希
wàng望
dà大
jiā家
yǒng勇
gǎn敢
zhuī追
mèng梦
 。

This book conveys a message to young friends, hoping everyone will bravely pursue their dreams.

2.

noun

message; words of hope or expectation; sent words

formal

Often used in formal contexts such as New Year greetings, commencement speeches, or book prefaces. Can be paired with measure words like 则 (zé) or 段 (duàn).

Qǐng请
shōu收
xià下
wǒ我
de的
xīn新
nián年
jì寄
yǔ语
 。

Please accept my New Year's message.

Xiào校
zhǎng长
zài在
bì毕
yè业
diǎn典
lǐ礼
shàng上
fā发
biǎo表
le了
shēn深
qíng情
jì寄
yǔ语
 。

The principal delivered a heartfelt message at the graduation ceremony.

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Zhè这
běn本
shū书
de的
jì寄
yǔ语
xiě写
dào道
 :
xiàn献
gěi给
suǒ所
yǒu有
zhuī追
mèng梦
de的
rén人
 。

The book's message reads: Dedicated to all who chase their dreams.