蜒
say; speak; words; speech
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to say; to speak; to talk
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts to mean expressing thoughts through words.
He explained the situation concisely.
A gentleman desires to be slow in speech but quick in action.
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He apologized insincerely.
The teacher clearly stated the exam requirements.
She chatted with her friends with a cheerful smile.
noun
words; speech; remarks
neutralRefers to the content of what is said, often used in formal or literary contexts.
His words make a lot of sense.
These remarks are worth our deep thought.
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Her words warmed everyone's hearts.
His speech sparked a heated discussion.
We should pay attention to children's words.
noun
language; dialect
formalUsed to refer to a specific language system in formal contexts.
Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
This local dialect is very hard to understand.
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He can speak three languages.
Protecting the languages of ethnic minorities is very important.
This ancient language is gradually disappearing.