词典 (cí diǎn): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 词典 refers to a dictionary or a lexicon. It is a reference tool used to look up the meanings of Chinese words, phrases, and idioms. A 词典 can also provide information on the pronunciation, stroke order, and usage of words. It is an essential resource for anyone learning or using Chinese, and is commonly used in schools, universities, and language learning centers.

Translation

Noun: dictionary

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我需要一本中英词典wǒ xūyào yī běn zhōng yīng cídiǎnI need a Chinese-English dictionary
这本词典很全面,包含了很多生僻词zhè běn cídiǎn hěn quánmiàn, bāohánle hěnduō shēngpì cíThis dictionary is very comprehensive and includes many rare words
他是个语言学家,专门研究词典tā shì gè yǔyán xuéjiā, zhuānmén yánjiū cídiǎnHe is a linguist who specializes in studying dictionaries
我在词典里查到了这个词的意思wǒ zài cídiǎn lǐ chá dàole zhège cí de yìsiI found the meaning of this word in the dictionary
你可以在网上免费下载这个词典nǐ kěyǐ zài wǎngshàng miǎnfèi xiàzài zhège cídiǎnYou can download this dictionary for free online
这个词典的排版很清晰,容易阅读zhège cídiǎn de páibǎn hěn qīngxī, róngyì yuèdúThe layout of this dictionary is clear and easy to read

HSK

词典 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 词典 with Pinyin and English Translation