词语

• 拼音: cí yǔ
• 汉字拆解: 词 = 讠 (speech) + 司 (manage) — word; 语 = 讠 (speech) + 吾 (I/self) — spoken language

含义

Words and phrases; vocabulary. A general term for words and expressions in a language.

Slightly more formal than 词. Often used in educational contexts, referring to vocabulary items in textbooks or exams. Can refer to both individual words and set phrases.

例句

1. 请解释一下这些词语的意思。
2. 这篇课文里有很多新词语。
3. 老师让我们用词语造句。

用法指南

语境: education, textbooks, exams

语气: academic

正确说法

• 请记住这些词语。(Please memorise these vocabulary words.)
• 这些词语在考试中可能会考到。(These words might appear on the exam.)

错误说法

• 不要在日常对话中频繁使用词语 — in casual speech, 词 is more natural. 词语 sounds more textbook-like or academic.

起源与历史

Compound of 词 (word) and 语 (language, speech). Together they broadly encompass words and expressions.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal