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byword in Chinese

byword in Chinese is 成語 — byword means a well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.

byword in Chinese

成語
noun
Pronounced: chéng yǔ
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

What does "byword" mean?

  1. noun A well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
  2. noun A word or phrase strongly linked with one particular person or group.
  3. noun A person or thing so typical of a quality that it comes to stand for that quality.
  4. noun Someone or something widely known for being bad, and often mocked because of it.
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What is "byword" in Chinese?
"byword" in Chinese is 成語. byword means: A well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
How do you pronounce 成語?
"byword" in Chinese is 成語, pronounced "chéng yǔ".
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