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言語
  jin4 jyu5   jyutping
  yan2 yu3   pinyin
[1] [n] speech; words; spoken language | [synonym] 話語
[2] [] [v] speak; talk; answer | [] 出聲, 話聲, 開聲

Do not confuse with 語言.
Default PoS: noun Additional PoS: verb

Level: 2   Google Frequency: 11,600,000

This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.
言語 / 言语

This word has been viewed 2139 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by tuan on 27th Jul 2004 10:39 and last edited on 9th Oct 2014 10:47
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Characters in this word:

 jin4  -  words, speech
 jyu5  -  language; speech; speak

3 compounds containing this word:

不能用言語形容 - no words can describe
非言語所能形容 - no words can describe
Common Formations:
低聲言語 - speaking sotto voce (in a low, soft voice so as not to be overheard)
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