词语 (cí yǔ): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 词语 refers to “words and phrases” in English. It is a term commonly used in linguistics and language learning contexts to describe the building blocks of a language. In Chinese, 词语 can also refer to a specific word or phrase used in a sentence. For example, a sentence could be analyzed by breaking it down into its individual 词语 to better understand its meaning and structure. Overall, 词语 is a fundamental concept in the study and use of the Chinese language.

Translation

Noun: word, expression

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我喜欢吃饺子wǒ xǐhuān chī jiǎoziI like to eat dumplings
他们在公园散步tāmen zài gōngyuán sànbùThey are taking a walk in the park
这个问题很难回答zhège wèntí hěn nán huídáThis question is difficult to answer
我们需要更多的时间来完成这个项目wǒmen xūyào gèng duō de shíjiān lái wánchéng zhège xiàngmùWe need more time to complete this project
她的中文说得很流利tā de zhōngwén shuō dé hěn liúlìShe speaks Chinese very fluently
这个城市的交通非常拥挤zhège chéngshì de jiāotōng fēicháng yōngjǐThe traffic in this city is very congested
我们必须采取行动来保护环境wǒmen bìxū cǎiqǔ xíngdòng lái bǎohù huánjìngWe must take action to protect the environment
这个电影非常感人zhège diànyǐng fēicháng gǎnrénThis movie is very touching

HSK

词语 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 词语 with Pinyin and English Translation