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词典 (cí diǎn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 3

词典 (cí diǎn) is a Chinese word: dictionary. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 词典

名 míng noun

dictionary

我需要一本中文词典。

wǒ xū yào yī běn zhōng wén cí diǎn

I need a Chinese dictionary.

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Word breakdown

词 cí — word, vocabulary

Words with this character (4)
  • 1 词语 cí yǔ — word HSK 4
    • 词 word, the basic unit of vocabulary
    • 语 language, speech, emphasizing the linguistic aspect
    Example

    老师解释了这个词语的意思。

    lǎo shī jiě shì le zhè ge cí yǔ de yì si

    The teacher explained the meaning of this word.

  • 2 歌词 gē cí — lyrics HSK 5
    Example

    这首歌的歌词很美。

    zhè shǒu gē de gē cí hěn měi

    The lyrics of this song are beautiful.

  • 3 词汇 cí huì — vocabulary HSK 5
    • 词 word, term
    • 汇 collection, compilation
    Example

    学习新词汇需要时间。

    xué xí xīn cí huì xū yào shí jiān

    Learning new vocabulary takes time.

  • 4 诗词 shī cí — poetry HSK 6
    • 诗 shi poetry (classical regulated verse)
    • 词 ci poetry (lyric verse set to music)
    Example

    他喜欢读古代诗词。

    tā xǐ huan dú gǔ dài shī cí

    He likes to read classical poetry.

典 diǎn — reference book, canon

Words with this character (9)
  • 1 字典 zì diǎn — dictionary HSK 3
    • 字 character, word
    • 典 reference book, standard work
    Example

    学中文需要一本好字典。

    xué zhōng wén xū yào yī běn hǎo zì diǎn

    Learning Chinese requires a good dictionary.

  • 2 经典 jīng diǎn — classic HSK 5
    • 经 canonical, authoritative, enduring through time
    • 典 standard, model, exemplary
    Example

    这本书是文学经典。

    zhè běn shū shì wén xué jīng diǎn

    This book is a literary classic.

  • 3 典型 diǎn xíng — typical example HSK 6
    • 典 standard, model
    • 型 type, form, pattern
    Example

    她的成功故事是创业者的典型。

    tā de chéng gōng gù shi shì chuàng yè zhě de diǎn xíng

    Her success story is a model for entrepreneurs.

  • 4 典礼 diǎn lǐ — ceremony HSK 6
    • 典 canonical, established, formal
    • 礼 ritual, ceremony, rite
    Example

    毕业典礼将在下周举行。

    bì yè diǎn lǐ jiāng zài xià zhōu jǔ xíng

    The graduation ceremony will be held next week.

  • 5 古典 gǔ diǎn — classical HSK 6
    • 古 ancient, old (indicating historical period)
    • 典 canonical, standard (indicating established excellence)
    Example

    我喜欢听古典音乐。

    wǒ xǐ huan tīng gǔ diǎn yīn yuè

    I like listening to classical music.

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Structure & writing
1 词 cí — word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives)

词 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
HSK 2
让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
HSK 4
计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
HSK 5
罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
HSK 6
讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
1.2 司 sī — to be in charge of; to manage; to administer
司 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 2
词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives)
HSK 7
伺 sì to watch; to lie in wait 饲 sì to raise (animals); to feed

Stroke order

2 典 diǎn — norm; rule; standard
典 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
腆 tiǎn (lit.) abundant; plentiful

consists of

2.1 曲 qǔ — a musical composition for singing or performance
Xpinyin
曲 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 3
典 diǎn norm; rule; standard
2.2 八 bā — eight (the number after seven)
八 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
公 gōng public; belonging to the state or collective (opposite of '私') 兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合) 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 真 zhēn real; genuine (corresponding to objective facts)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 典 diǎn norm; rule; standard 办 bàn to handle; to deal with 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
具 jù tool; utensil; implement
HSK 5
傻 shǎ foolish, stupid
HSK 6
兵 bīng weapon; arms 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member
HSK 7
兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 叭 ba 扒 bā to grip; to hold on to 柬 jiǎn general term for letters, cards, and invitations 睦 mù harmonious; amicable
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穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 趴 pā to lie face down

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