言语

yán yǔ

HSK 6

Meaning

言语指说话或语言，是人们交流思想、表达感情的工具。

Speech or language, a tool for people to exchange ideas and express emotions.

言语常用于描述口头表达或具体的语言行为，可作主语、宾语等。

'言语' is often used to describe oral expression or specific linguistic acts, and can serve as subject, object, etc.

1 他的言语表达非常清晰。 (His speech is very clear.)
2 言语之间流露出无奈之情。 (His words revealed a sense of helplessness.)
3 他们用言语安慰受伤的朋友。 (They comforted their injured friend with words.)
4 言语无法形容她的美丽。 (Words cannot describe her beauty.)
5 在公共场合要注意言语得体。 (In public places, one should pay attention to appropriate speech.)

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