Definitions
- 1. vocabulary
- 2. list of words (e.g. for language teaching purposes)
- 3. word
Word relationships
Related words
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词汇 refers to the overall set of words, while 单词 means a single word.
word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases)
词语 is used for words and phrases, broader than 词汇.
vocabulary
语汇 is a near-synonym for vocabulary, often used in linguistic contexts.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
词汇 is uncountable in Chinese; do not use it with numerals like *一个词汇. Use 单词 for a single word.
Example Sentences
1 shown在汉语等级考试中,丙级 词汇 比较难。
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Words Containing 词汇
basic word
post-lexical access
lexical decomposition
lexical decision
lexical decision task (psychology)
lexical decision task
lexical decision task
lexicology (linguistics)
lexical route