言词 (yán cí) — words, speech, expression

Definition

言词 is a variant written form of the more common 言辞 (yán cí). Both mean 'words, speech, expression' and are largely interchangeable, though 言辞 is used more frequently in formal writing.

wordsspeechexpression

Examples

言词。
Tā de yán cí fēicháng yǒulì.
His words were very powerful.
言词。
Zhè piān yǎnjiǎng de yán cí ràng rén shēnsī.
The words of this speech made people think deeply.
言词。
Wǒmen bù yīnggāi yòng jīliè de yán cí shāng rén.
We should not hurt others with harsh words.

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