芫
speech; word; to say
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesnoun
speech; words; what someone says
Refers to spoken language or statements made by a person. Often appears in compounds about credibility.
He has always been true to his word.
Rumors stop with the wise.
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His implication is that you should leave.
verb
to say; to speak; to talk
Used in classical and formal contexts; often appears in idioms.
He walked away talking to himself.
This truth is self-evident.
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I cannot describe my gratitude in words.
noun
character; word; sentence (classical measure)
literaryUsed in classical Chinese as a measure word for sentences or lines of poetry.
This is a five-character line poem.
In a word, he is just lazy.
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The seven-character quatrain is a form of classical Chinese poetry.
noun
opinion; view; theory; doctrine
formalRefers to a school of thought or personal viewpoint.
This is his unique opinion.
A hundred schools of thought contend, each expressing their own views.
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Do not lightly believe one side of the story.