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文字

wén zì

HSK 4

Meaning

  • character
  • script
  • writing
  • written language
  • writing style
  • phraseology

Definition

书写符号系统，是记录语言的视觉符号。

A system of written symbols used to record language.

Usage

通常指书面语言或文字系统，也可指单个的字符或文章。

Generally refers to written language or writing systems, but can also denote individual characters or texts.

Examples

  • 1 汉字是一种古老而复杂的文字系统。 (Chinese characters are an ancient and complex writing system.)
  • 2 他研究古埃及的文字。 (He studies ancient Egyptian writing.)
  • 3 这本书的文字非常优美。 (The text of this book is very beautiful.)
  • 4 请用黑色笔书写文字。 (Please write the characters with a black pen.)
  • 5 文字是人类文明的重要标志。 (Writing is an important symbol of human civilization.)

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