言语 (yán yǔ) — words; speech; language
Definition
言语 focuses on what is actually said — one's words or speech. 语言 (the HSK 3 word) means 'language' as a system; 言语 and 话语 are closer synonyms, but 言语 is neutral while 话语 leans to a stretch of talk or discourse.
noun
wordsspeechlanguage
Examples
- 言语。Tā de yán yǔ fēi cháng jiǎn jié yǒu lì.His words are very concise and powerful.
- 言语。yán yǔ Shì jiāo liú de zhǔ yào fāng shì.Speech is the main way of communication.
- ，言语。Zài gōng gòng chǎng hé, yán yǔ yào dé tǐ.In public places, speech should be appropriate.
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