dictionary in Chinese
dictionary in Chinese is 字典, 词典 — dictionary means a reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.
dictionary in Chinese
字典
Pronounced: zì diǎn
A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information. [ca. 1480]
词典
Pronounced: cí diǎn
A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information. [ca. 1480]
What does "dictionary" mean?
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noun A reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.
"I checked the spelling in my dictionary before writing the final letter."
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noun In computing, a data structure that stores values under unique keys for quick lookup.
"You can add a new entry to the dictionary by choosing a unique key."
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dictionary in a sentence
- I checked the spelling in my dictionary before writing the final letter.
- She looked up the word in an online dictionary.
- You can add a new entry to the dictionary by choosing a unique key.
- Looking up a value in a dictionary is much faster than scanning a long list.
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What is "dictionary" in Chinese?
"dictionary" in Chinese is 字典, 词典. dictionary means: A reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.
How do you pronounce 字典?
"dictionary" in Chinese is 字典, pronounced "zì diǎn".
How do you use "dictionary" in a sentence?
Example: "I checked the spelling in my dictionary before writing the final letter." In Chinese, "dictionary" is 字典, 词典.
Are there other ways to say "dictionary" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "dictionary": 字典, 词典.
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