詞 (cí) - Word — refers to a word, term, or & also used specifically for classical Chinese poetry forms

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詞 · cí

Word — refers to a word, term, or expression;

also used specifically for classical Chinese poetry forms like cí poetry.

Word — refers to a word, term, oralso used specifically for classical Chinese poetry forms

Usage highlights

Vocabulary wordDictionaryLyricsPart of speechWord classWord formation

Synonyms

  • 词— word, term (general)
  • 语— language, speech
  • 言— speech, word

Antonyms

  • 行— action, deed (as opposed to mere words)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a new vocabulary word (生词).
  • I need to look up this word in the dictionary (词典).
  • She writes beautiful cí poetry (宋词).
  • The lyrics of this song are poetic (歌词).

Collocations

  • Vocabulary word(生词)
  • Dictionary(词典)
  • Lyrics(歌词)
  • Part of speech(词性)
  • Word class(词类)
  • Word formation(构词)

Idioms

  • Flowery language and ornate phrases(词华典赡)
  • Forceful and to the point(词严义正)
  • Eloquent and fluent(词清讼简)
  • Overwhelmed with words and lacking substance(词穷理屈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to words and expressions in classical Chinese texts.
  • Developed into a specific poetic form during the Tang and Song dynasties, known as cí poetry.
  • Represents the importance of precise expression and literary artistry in Chinese culture.

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