文字 (wén zì) — written characters; script; writing (the symbols of a writing system); literary style; wording; phraseology (how language is used in writing)
Definition
文字 refers to the written symbols of a language (characters, script). Less common meaning: literary style or wording — narrower than 文辞, which emphasizes expression.
noun
written charactersscriptwriting (the symbols of a writing system)literary stylewordingphraseology (how language is used in writing)
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
Examples
- 文字。Tā rèn shi hěn duō gǔ dài wén zì.He knows many ancient characters.
- 文字，。Zhè běn shū de wén zì hěn qīng chǔ, róng yì kàn dǒng.This book's writing is very clear and easy to understand.
- 文字，。Tā de wén zì hěn yǒu wèi dào, dú qǐ lái hěn shū fu.His writing has a lot of flavor — it's very comfortable to read.
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