引述 (yǐn shù) — to quote (someone's words), to cite
Definition
A formal/written verb meaning to quote or cite someone's exact words or a source. Contrast with 引用, which is broader and covers both direct quotation and loose allusion/reference.
verb
to quote (someone's words)to cite
Examples
- 引述。Tā zài yǎn jiǎng zhōng yǐn shù le zǒng tǒng de jiǎng huà.He quoted the president's speech in his address.
- 引述。Jì zhě yīng dāng zhǔn què yǐn shù shòu fǎng zhě de yuán huà.Journalists should accurately quote the interviewee's original words.
- 引述。Zhè piān lùn wén duō cì yǐn shù le nà bù jīng diǎn zhù zuò.This paper repeatedly cites that classic work.
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