言
words; speak; character; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
words; speech; saying
neutralRefers to spoken or written words, often used in fixed phrases.
His words are very gentle.
This saying has inspired many people.
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He kept his promise.
Those who want to speak please raise your hands.
There is an implied meaning in his words.
verb
to speak; to say; to express
formalOften used in formal or literary contexts, especially in fixed phrases.
What he says makes sense; we should listen to him.
Everyone speak freely, don't be restrained.
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Speaking everything you know without reservation is a good attitude.
He explained the problem concisely.
She always keeps her word and never breaks promises.
noun
a Chinese character
formalSpecifically refers to a single character in the Chinese language, used in terms like 'five-character poem'.
This five-character poem is very famous.
This book has nearly 200,000 characters.
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He wrote a ten-thousand-character letter to the leader.
This article is less than a thousand characters but very profound.
Seven-character regulated verse is a form of Chinese classical poetry.
proper noun
Yan (surname)
neutralRefers to the Chinese surname Yan.
My teacher's surname is Yan.
Mr. Yan is a consultant at our company.
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The Yan family members are all very friendly.
I know a friend named Yan Ming.
The surname Yan is not very common in China.