Definition
耶 has two readings. With first tone (yē), it is used as a phonetic character in transliterations of foreign names, such as 耶路撒冷 (Jerusalem) and 耶稣 (Jesus). With second tone (yé), it is a classical Chinese question particle or a modern interjection expressing excitement ('Yeah!'). This entry covers the yē reading.
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(phonetic character) used in transliterations for the 'ye' soundespecially in 耶路撒冷 (Jerusalem) and 耶稣 (Jesus)
Examples
- 。yēlùsālěng shì yí zuò lìshǐ yōujiǔ de chéngshì.Jerusalem is a city with a long history.
- 。Hěn duō Jīdūtú xìnyǎng yēsū.Many Christians believe in Jesus.
- 。Xǔduō xìntú qiánwǎng yēlùsālěng cháoshèng.Many believers go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
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