字句 (zì jù) — words and expressions; phrasing; writing
Definition
Refers to the wording and phrasing in a piece of writing — the specific words and expressions used. Typically used in literary, academic, or editorial contexts (e.g., revising, translating, polishing a text).
noun
words and expressionsphrasingwriting
Examples
- 字句。Zhè piān sǎn wén de zì jù fēi cháng yōu měi.The phrasing of this essay is very elegant.
- 字句，。Tā xiū gǎi le jǐ chù zì jù, ràng wén zhāng gèng tōng shùn.He revised a few words and expressions to make the article smoother.
- 字句。Fān yì shí yào zhōng shí yú yuán wén de zì jù.When translating, one must be faithful to the wording of the original text.
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