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Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary
- 言
[yán]
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动
说
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言之有理。
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不言而喻。
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不苟言笑。
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2.
名
所说的话
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语言。
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留言。
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名言。
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3.
名
汉语的一句话或一个字
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一言难尽。
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千言万语。
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七言诗。
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万言书。
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E"言"作左偏旁时简化为"讠",如"说""话""语"。
Examples
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他们言定过了春节就动手。
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They decided to start work immediately after Spring Festival.
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他不在家,我就在他的录音电话里留了言。
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He was out, so I left a message on his answering machine.
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这篇颂赞是作者的真情流露,所以言真意切,读来令人感动。
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This eulogy was written from the author's real feelings, so it is genuine and moving.
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这个商品现在很好销,言不二价。
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This product sells well and there is no room for haggling.
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你的要言我会铭记在心的。
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I will keep your succinct but practical words in mind.
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言与义乖
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Roger spoke for all the employees.
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罗格代表全体员工发了言。
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in this respect
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就此而言
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There was no justice in this country.
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这个国家没有公平而言。
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The politician addressed the local town board.
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这个政治家在当地城镇管理层面前发了言。
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