byword in Chinese
byword in Chinese is 成語 — byword means a proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
byword in Chinese
成語
Pronounced: chéng yǔ
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
What does "byword" mean?
- noun A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
- noun A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.
- noun Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
- noun An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.
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What is "byword" in Chinese?
"byword" in Chinese is 成語. byword means: A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
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"byword" in Chinese is 成語, pronounced "chéng yǔ".
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