🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

भूमिका

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bhūmikā

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Qianyan/tɕʰjɛn˥˩ jɛn˥˩/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"लेखक ने पाठकों को संदर्भ प्रदान करने के लिए भूमिका शामिल की।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A preface or foreword, especially in a book or literary work.

    "The author included a qianyan to provide context for the readers."
  2. 2

    An introductory statement or remarks that precede the main content.

    "In her qianyan, she expressed gratitude to her mentors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Qianyan' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where 'qian' means 'front' or 'before' and 'yan' means 'words' or 'speech'. This term has evolved in usage to refer to the concept of 'foreword' or 'preface' in literary contexts.

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