词 (cí) - word, term, expression & lyrics, poetry
词 · cí
word, term, expression;
lyrics, poetry;
statement, speech
word, term, expressionlyrics, poetrystatement, speech
Usage highlights
vocabulary wordlyricsdictionarypart of speechword formationspeech, address
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This is a new vocabulary word (生词).
- I like the lyrics of this song (歌词).
- Please make a sentence with this word (用这个词造句).
- He gave a speech at the meeting (在会上致词).
Collocations
- vocabulary word(生词)
- lyrics(歌词)
- dictionary(词典)
- part of speech(词性)
- word formation(构词)
- speech, address(致辞)
Idioms
- Flowery language and ornate diction(词藻华丽)
- Strict and precise wording(措词严谨)
- Unable to express in words(词不达意)
- Rich in vocabulary(词汇丰富)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to language used in songs and poetry during the Tang and Song dynasties.
- Developed into a specific poetic form called 'ci poetry' during the Song dynasty.
- Now broadly used for words, terms, and expressions in modern Chinese.