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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSprache
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shpra-khe
"Die 'Sprache' ist ein wichtiges Kommunikationsmittel."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A term used to refer to language or speech, particularly in the context of Chinese linguistic studies.
"In Chinese linguistics, 'Yuyan' encompasses various dialects and forms of communication." - 2
The study or field of language and its structure.
"The professor specialized in 'Yuyan', focusing on the syntax and semantics of Mandarin."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Yuyan' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where '语' (yǔ) means 'language' and '言' (yán) means 'speech' or 'words'. This compound reflects the historical significance of language in Chinese culture and its evolution over centuries as a means of communication and expression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Yuyan" is said worldwide
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langue
Transliteration: lãg
"La 'langue' est essentielle pour la communication."
Sprache
Transliteration: shpra-khe
"Die 'Sprache' ist ein wichtiges Kommunikationsmittel."
lingua
Transliteration: leen-gwah
"La 'lingua' è fondamentale per l'espressione."
lengua
Transliteration: len-gwah
"La 'lengua' es un medio de comunicación vital."
língua
Transliteration: leen-gwah
"A 'língua' é essencial para a comunicação."
भाषा
Transliteration: bhasha
"भाषा संवाद का एक महत्वपूर्ण साधन है।"
语言
Transliteration: yǔyán
"语言是沟通的重要工具。"
언어
Transliteration: eon-eo
"언어는 소통의 중요한 수단입니다."
言語
Transliteration: gengo
"言語はコミュニケーションの重要な手段です。"
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