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语 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
语 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
语 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
语 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
语 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
语 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
语 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
语 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

语 Stroke Order — How to Write 语

Stroke Order

语 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

语 Radical and Character Components

Components:讠吾

语 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (words) carries the meaning, while 吾 indicates the sound.

Radical: 讠 + 7 more strokes

语 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yǔ
  • yù

Meanings of 语 in Chinese

1

yǔ语

Language; speech; words; a saying or a phrase, often carrying deep meaning, such as 'language,' 'Chinese,' 'English,' 'quotations,' 'vocabulary,' or 'heartfelt advice.'
他的语重心长的话，让我受益匪浅。
His profound and earnest words greatly benefited me.
Refers to a proverb or an ancient saying. It is often used in classical contexts, such as "语云" (yǔ yún), meaning "as the saying goes" or "the proverb states".
俗语说，不经一事，不长一智
As the proverb says, 'You don't gain wisdom without experiencing something first.'
Language conveyed through non-verbal means, such as signs or flags, to communicate.
他学过手语，能和听障人士交流。
He has learned sign language and can communicate with people with hearing impairments.
To speak softly; to whisper or murmur.
他们俩在耳边低语，分享着小秘密。
They whispered in each other's ears, sharing little secrets.
2

yù语

To tell; to inform (especially something confidential, often implying discretion or keeping it from others).
这件事只有我们两人知道，不可语外人
This matter is known only to the two of us; it must not be told to outsiders.

Common Words and Phrases with 语

1
yǔ语bìng病
Faulty formulation; an error in wording or illogical structure within a sentence or phrase.
这篇论文中存在着许多的语病，其中最明显的就是那些经常总是重复的词语。
There are many grammatical errors in this thesis; among them, the most obvious ones are those words that are often always repeated.
2
yǔ语cí词
Words and phrases; terms.
这篇文章的作者善于运用生动的语词，使文章更具感染力。
The author of this article is skilled at using vivid linguistic units, making the article more engaging.
3
yǔ语diào调
Intonation; the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
她的语调很温柔，让人听起来很舒服。
Her intonation is very gentle, making it pleasant to listen to.
4
yǔ语fǎ法
Grammar refers to the system and structure of a language, including the rules for forming words, phrases, and sentences.
学习一门新语言时，理解其语法规则非常重要。
When learning a new language, understanding its grammatical rules is very important.
5
yǔ语fēng锋
thread of discourse; point of speech
他虽然表面上客气，但语锋中却透露出隐约的不满。
Although he appeared outwardly courteous, a subtle hint of dissatisfaction was discernible in the thrust of his remarks.
6
yǔ语gǎn感
An intuitive feel or sensitivity for the established usage, effectiveness, and appropriateness of a language, including its idiomatic expressions.
学习一门外语，培养良好的语感至关重要。
When learning a foreign language, developing a good language sense is crucial.
7
yǔ语huà画
A 'word picture' (yǔhuà) refers to a vivid or lively description created with words or language.
她的文字犹如一幅幅精妙的语画，将江南水乡的韵味描绘得淋漓尽致。
Her writing is like a series of exquisite verbal paintings, vividly depicting the charm of Jiangnan water towns.
8
yǔ语huì汇
A general term for words and phrases in a language, often referred to as vocabulary.
学习一门新语言，掌握其语汇是至关重要的一步。
When learning a new language, mastering its vocabulary is a crucial step.
9
yǔ语jìng境
The linguistic environment or surrounding circumstances that determine the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence.
理解一个词语的真正含义，不能脱离它所在的语境。
To understand the true meaning of a word, one cannot separate it from its context.
10
yǔ语jù句
A sentence; a grammatically complete unit of words that expresses a statement, question, command, wish, or exclamation.
请用清晰的语句表达你的想法。
Please express your thoughts using clear sentences.
11
yǔ语lèi类chǔ楚shēng声
To speak with an accent like that of the Chu region.
他一开口，语类楚声，大家便知道他来自南方。
As soon as he opened his mouth, speaking with a Chu accent, everyone knew he was from the south.
12
yǔ语lù录
A collection of quotations or sayings.
这本书收集了许多著名作家的智慧语录，读来令人受益匪浅
This book collects many wise sayings from famous writers, which are very beneficial to read.
13
yǔ语qì气
The tone or manner of speaking; grammatical mood.
她说话的语气很坚定，不容置疑。
Her tone of voice was very firm, leaving no room for doubt.
14
yǔ语shēng声
The sound of speaking or language.
她的语声低沉，带着一丝疲惫
Her voice was low, with a hint of tiredness.
15
yǔ语shī失
a slip of the tongue; an indiscreet remark
他在重要的会议上不小心语失，让大家忍俊不禁。
He accidentally made a slip of the tongue during the important meeting, which amused everyone.
16
yǔ语sù素
A morpheme is the smallest meaningful unit in a language.
在语言学中，'非'和'常'都是语素，它们组合起来构成了'非常'这个词。
In linguistics, 'fei' (non-) and 'chang' (constant) are both morphemes, and they combine to form the word 'feichang' (very).

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Questions about 语

What does 语 mean in Chinese?

语 (yǔ) means “Language” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 语?

语 has 2 pronunciations: yǔ, yù.

How many strokes does 语 have?

语 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 语?

语 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 语?

The radical of 语 is 讠, and 语 is a phono-semantic compound.