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引用 (yǐn yòng) vs 引述 (yǐn shù) — use 引用 for citing sources in formal contexts, while 引述 is more focused on the act of quoting someone's speech or text.
Be mindful of the context in which you use 引用; it typically appears in formal settings. Common collocations include 引用资料 (yǐn yòng zī liào - to cite materials) and 引用文献 (yǐn yòng wén xiàn - to reference literature). A common mistake is to confuse 引用 with 参考 (cān kǎo - to refer to), which is slightly less formal.
As an HSK 6 word, 引用 connects to other academic-related vocabulary and can be a stepping stone to discussing topics in research or literature. Focus on mastering its use with other formal verbs like 提出 (tí chū - to propose) and 说明 (shuō míng - to explain).
Learners often mispronounce 引用, confusing the tones, which can lead to misunderstandings. For example, saying 引用 with both characters in the second tone is incorrect; it should be pronounced as yǐn yòng.
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How to say to quote in Chinese
“to quote” in Chinese is引用
引用 (yǐn yòng) means to quote or cite a source, often used in academic writing or discussions. It can also imply recommending or appointing someone for a task. The term is commonly used in formal contexts, such as scholarly articles, presentations, and legal documents.
When to use 引用
Be mindful of the context in which you use 引用; it typically appears in formal settings. Common collocations include 引用资料 (yǐn yòng zī liào - to cite materials) and 引用文献 (yǐn yòng wén xiàn - to reference literature). A common mistake is to confuse 引用 with 参考 (cān kǎo - to refer to), which is slightly less formal.
引用 or something close to it
引用 (yǐn yòng) vs 引述 (yǐn shù) — use 引用 for citing sources in formal contexts, while 引述 is more focused on the act of quoting someone's speech or text.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 引用, confusing the tones, which can lead to misunderstandings. For example, saying 引用 with both characters in the second tone is incorrect; it should be pronounced as yǐn yòng.
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Grammar Patterns of 引用
引用 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 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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她____了罗曼·加里的一本书中的名句。
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Frequently Asked Questions about 引用
引用 specifically means to quote or cite directly from a source, while 参考 implies referring to a source for information without necessarily quoting it.
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