遣词措意 — “To choose one's words carefully and express one's ideas precisely”
遣词措意 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to choose one's words carefully and express one's ideas precisely”. Diction and phrasing. Literally, “select words, formulate ideas”.
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遣词措意 Pronunciation and Pinyin
遣词措意 Character Breakdown
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这位作家在遣词措意上独具匠心，使得他的文章充满韵味。
This writer has a unique ingenuity in diction and phrasing, making his articles full of charm.
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What does 遣词措意 mean?
遣词措意 (qiǎn cí cuò yì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to choose one's words carefully and express one's ideas precisely”.
How do you pronounce 遣词措意?
遣词措意 is pronounced qiǎn cí cuò yì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 遣词措意 literally mean?
Literally, 遣词措意 means “select words, formulate ideas”. It is used to mean “to choose one's words carefully and express one's ideas precisely”.
What is the Chinese definition of 遣词措意?
指写文章、说话时的用词立意。同“遣辞措意”。