方言

fāng yán

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Save to list

A add to a list Esc back to results

Definitions

1. the first Chinese dialect dictionary, edited by Yang Xiong 扬雄yáng xióng in 1st century, containing over 9000 characters
2. topolect
3. dialect

Stop forgetting what you study.
Build recall daily.

Try HanyuGuide's Chinese review system with multiple choice, typed recall, tone-aware practice, and reviews scheduled before memory fades.

Get Yearly · $49.99 / year

Sign up with Google

Did Google show an error? Sorry about that. Use your email below instead.

Continue with Email

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Lifetime for $119.99 Try a practice session

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 标准语 biāo zhǔn yǔ 标准语 biāo zhǔn yǔ standard language standard language, contrasting with dialects: standard language

Related words

1 item

• 口音 kǒu yīn 口音 kǒu yīn oral speech sounds (linguistics) accent, distinct from dialect but related: oral speech sounds (linguistics)

Synonyms

1 item

• 土话 tǔ huà 土话 tǔ huà vernacular informal, often refers to local rural speech: vernacular

Usage notes

Common mistakes

方言 refers to regional language varieties, not just accents; it implies differences in vocabulary and grammar, not only pronunciation.

Formality

方言 is neutral; in formal contexts, 地方话 may sound more polite when avoiding potential stigma.

Example Sentences

1 shown

他说的 方言 我听不懂。

I can't understand the dialect he speaks.

AI-generated examples are marked with this icon.

Words Containing 方言

• 次方言 次方言 cì fāng yán: subdialect
• 视觉方言 视觉方言 shì jué fāng yán: (linguistics) eye dialect

Child Words of 方言

• 方 方 fāng: square
• 言 言 yán: words