俣
language; speech; proverb; say
Meanings
4 senses · 14 examplesnoun
language; speech; words
The most common meaning, referring to spoken or written language systems or individual utterances.
Chinese is one of the languages with the most speakers in the world.
Please express your views in concise language.
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His words are full of wisdom.
Learning a foreign language requires patience and perseverance.
verb
to say; to speak
literaryLiterary or archaic usage, typically appearing in compounds or fixed expressions. Not used as an independent verb in modern spoken Chinese.
He walked into the room muttering to himself.
She kept talking to herself in her dream.
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The ancients said, 'Is it not a pleasure to learn and practice what is learned at due times?'
noun
proverb; saying; idiom
Refers to fixed expressions or folk sayings that encapsulate wisdom or common experience.
As the saying goes, 'A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.'
This is an old folk saying.
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Idioms are the essence of the Chinese language.
Folk proverbs often contain profound wisdom about life.
noun
gesture; sign language; non-verbal signal
Refers to communication systems that replace spoken language, such as sign language for the deaf or flag signals.
Sign language is the primary means of communication for deaf-mute people.
The navy often uses semaphore for communication.
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She signaled me to keep quiet with her eyes.