曰 (yuē) - To say & to speak

曰Tone 1

yuē ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 曰

喻悦

曰 · yuē

To say;

to speak;

classical Chinese equivalent of 说;

also used in classical texts as a particle.

To sayto speakclassical Chinese equivalent of 说

Usage highlights

Confucius saidThe Master saidIt is saidSomeone saidThe text saysTo reply saying

Synonyms

  • 说— to say; to speak
  • 云— to say (classical)
  • 道— to say; to speak

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Confucius said(子曰)
  • The ancient text states(古书曰)
  • As recorded in the classics(经典曰)

Collocations

  • Confucius said(子曰)
  • The Master said(夫子曰)
  • It is said(或曰)
  • Someone said(有曰)
  • The text says(文曰)
  • To reply saying(对曰)

Idioms

  • Confucius said(子曰)
  • Poetry says(诗曰)
  • The ancients said(古人曰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears frequently in classical Chinese texts, especially in the Analects of Confucius where '子曰' introduces Confucius's sayings.
  • Originally depicted a mouth with breath or speech emerging, representing the act of speaking.

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