idiom in Chinese
idiom in Chinese is 方言 — idiom means a phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket.".
idiom in Chinese
方言
Pronounced: fāng yán
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
What does "idiom" mean?
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noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
""Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret."
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noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.
"The film borrows heavily from the visual idiom of 1970s westerns."
idiom in a sentence
- "Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret.
- Learners of English often struggle with idioms because they can't be translated literally.
- The film borrows heavily from the visual idiom of 1970s westerns.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "idiom" in Chinese?
"idiom" in Chinese is 方言. idiom means: A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
How do you pronounce 方言?
"idiom" in Chinese is 方言, pronounced "fāng yán".
How do you use "idiom" in a sentence?
Example: ""Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret." In Chinese, "idiom" is 方言.
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