言
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Definitions
- 1. words
- 2. speech
- 3. to say
- 4. to talk
Example Sentences
1 shown他們告訴我他們會說兩種語 言 。
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Words Containing 言
every word and action (idiom)
to not say a word (idiom)
it goes without saying; it is self-evident
spokesperson
rumor
saying
declaration
fable
preface
complaint
in other words
the first Chinese dialect dictionary, edited by Yang Xiong 揚雄|扬雄[yáng xióng] in 1st century, containing over 9000 characters
to leave a message
to make a speech
spokesperson
relatively speaking
in short
to talk to oneself
words and actions
words
to speak
expression of opinion
words
language
promise
lie
rumor
to predict
a pack of lies
a bunch of nonsense
generally speaking
lit. once said, a team of horses cannot unsay it (idiom); a promise must be kept
having things decided by the will of a single individual
(one's) every word and deed (idiom)
one word worth nine sacred tripods (idiom); words of enormous weight
words of enormous weight
hard to explain in a few words (idiom); complicated and not easy to express succinctly
(idiom) it's a deal
(idiom) to have a disagreement
one word says it all (idiom, from Analects); to cut a long story short
to cut a long story short
each word carries weight
one sentence
verse form consisting of 8 lines of 7 syllables, with rhyme on alternate lines
in a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly
in a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly
not to reject a word because of the speaker (idiom, from Analects); to judge on the merits of the case rather than preference between advisers
inexpressible (idiom)
inexpressible (idiom)
to turn out just as one predicted or feared
not to worry about the gossip (idiom); to do the right thing regardless of what others say
(idiom) ignore your elders at your peril
to not say a word (idiom)
self-evident; needing no explanation (idiom)
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
poetic form consisting of four lines of five syllables, with rhymes on first, second and fourth line
to talk intimately while being comparative strangers (idiom)
words of a man on his deathbed always come from the heart (proverb)
(idiom) what lowly people think counts for little
gossip is a fearful thing (idiom)
everyone comments disapprovingly (idiom)
tongues are wagging (idiom)
artificial language
Words of benevolence apply universally (idiom). Humanitarian expressions benefit all.
to speak out for justice (idiom); to take a stand on a matter of principle
to be a spokesperson
to reject a word because of the speaker (idiom, from Analects); to judge on preference between advisers rather than the merits of the case
to substitute one's words for the law (idiom); high-handedly putting one's orders above the law
to substitute one's words for the law and abuse power to crush it (idiom); completely lawless behavior
low-level (computer) language
low-level (computer) language
where do these words stem from?
to claim falsely (literary)
introductory remarks
to propose
proposer
metalanguage
metalinguistic awareness
metalinguistic ability
globally; worldwide
the six-syllable Sanskrit mantra of Avalokiteshvara bodhisattva (i.e. om mani padme hum)
Manifesto of the Communist Party
pleonasm (linguistics)
sarcastic comments (idiom)
to speak
to speak rudely
preface
(idiom) don't say you haven't been forewarned (threat used by the PRC in international diplomacy)
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
Beijing Language Institute
assembly language
thousands of words (idiom); having a lot of things to say
Indo-European (language)
upright and plainspoken (idiom)
frightening words to scare people (idiom); alarmist talk
to speak incoherently
to speak conceited nonsense
to say not a word that is not appropriate (idiom)
classical language
can be understood, but not described (idiom, from Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子[zhuāng zǐ]); mysterious and subtle
(idiom) just a word or two; a few isolated phrases
can be understood, but not described (idiom, from Zhuangzi 莊子|庄子[zhuāng zǐ]); mysterious and subtle
extensible markup language (XML)
it may be said
(of a title, degree etc) illegitimately conferred
in a way that justifies the use of the term
a nobleman's word is his bond (proverb)
dumbstruck and unable to reply (idiom)
white lie
good words
articulate
US Defense Language Institute (founded 1941)
rumors
to say candidly
multilingual
multilingual support
wordy
polyglot
(maxim) a mere \thank you\ is an insufficient response to a huge favor
to exaggerate
to boast shamelessly
slip of the tongue
kind words
sincere, well-meant, kind words
lies
unwarranted talk the listener can take or leave (idiom); sth not to be taken too seriously
heresy
to mislead the public with rumors (idiom)
too wonderful for words
the charm lies in what is left unsaid (idiom)
to just talk for the sake of talking
tactful
official language
sworn testimony
Don't spread abroad the shame of the family, don't believe rumors lightly. (idiom)
to weigh up sb's words and observe their facial expression (idiom)
taciturn
introduction
repeated gaffes
to be glib in one's speech and wear an ingratiating expression (idiom)
common saying
as the saying goes; as they say...
to encourage the free airing of views (idiom)
to make a suggestion
foreword
(brand or organization) ambassador
subtle words with profound meaning (idiom)
sincere advice; heartfelt exhortation
loyal advice jars on the ears (idiom)
evil tongue
to insult
to speak cautiously
joking matter
see 所言非虛|所言非虚[suǒ yán fēi xū]
(after a pronoun or name) what (you, they etc) say is true
to drink and chat merrily (idiom)
to be unable to express oneself clearly (idiom)
to put about (a story, plan, threat etc)
in other words
angry, but not daring to speak out (idiom); obliged to remain silent about one's resentment
Classical Chinese
Classical Chinese writing
spokesman
to assert
to say clearly
in other words
lit. fluently saying all one wants (idiom); to preach freely on one's favorite topic
I have much more to say than can be written in this letter (conventional letter ending) (idiom)
written language
honest and unaffected but not talkative (idiom)
a few drinks and a nice conversation (idiom)
maxim
same as 總而言之|总而言之[zǒng ér yán zhī]
machine language
subdialect
to want to say sth but then hesitate
European language
solemn in word and countenance (idiom); strict and unsmiling
see 此言非虛|此言非虚[cǐ yán fēi xū]
that is true
comparatively speaking
filthy speech
see 沉默寡言[chén mò guǎ yán]
habitually silent (idiom)
rumor
rumors and slanders (idiom); gossip
to exhibit one's feelings in one's speech
to spout nonsense
to pour out lies
to remain silent
to be left speechless
unable to reply (idiom); left speechless
ravings
can be compared to
Declaration of Independence
the king looked left and right and then talked of other things
(idiom) sweet words
sweet words
sweet words, beautiful phrases (idiom); hypocritical flattery
(idiom) sweet words