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词汇 (cíhuì) refers to vocabulary as a collection of words, while 词语 (cíyǔ) emphasizes individual words or expressions.
Be careful not to confuse '词语' with just '词' (word), which only refers to single characters or words. '词语' is more comprehensive and includes phrases. It's often used in formal contexts, especially in education.
As an HSK Level 4 word, '词语' connects with other vocabulary related to language learning, such as '语言' (language) and '词典' (dictionary). Focus on using it in sentences to describe different types of words and expressions.
Learners often misuse '词语' by using it interchangeably with '词' without considering the broader context. For example, saying '我学习词' (I study words) instead of '我学习词语' (I study terms and expressions) omits the phrase aspect.
Pronunciation of 词语
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How to say word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases) in Chinese
“word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases)” in Chinese is词语
The term '词语' (cí yǔ) refers to a word or expression in Chinese, encompassing both single characters and phrases. It is commonly used in educational contexts, particularly in language learning, to describe vocabulary and terminology, including technical terms.
When to use 词语
Be careful not to confuse '词语' with just '词' (word), which only refers to single characters or words. '词语' is more comprehensive and includes phrases. It's often used in formal contexts, especially in education.
词语 or something close to it
词汇 (cíhuì) refers to vocabulary as a collection of words, while 词语 (cíyǔ) emphasizes individual words or expressions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse '词语' by using it interchangeably with '词' without considering the broader context. For example, saying '我学习词' (I study words) instead of '我学习词语' (I study terms and expressions) omits the phrase aspect.
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Grammar Patterns of 词语
词语 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我们被教导要以特定的方式理解这些____。
We are taught to construe these terms in a particular way.
Example Sentences for 词语 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 词语
'词' refers to individual words, while '词语' includes both single words and phrases, making it a broader term.
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