lexicon in Chinese
lexicon in Chinese is 字典, 词典, 词汇 — lexicon means the full stock of words in a language, in a field, or known to a particular person.
lexicon in Chinese
字典
Pronounced: zì diǎn
The vocabulary of a language.
词典
Pronounced: cí diǎn
(lexicography, linguistics) A dictionary that includes or focuses on lexemes.
词汇
Pronounced: cí huì
A set of vocabulary specific to a certain subject.
What does "lexicon" mean?
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noun The full stock of words in a language, in a field, or known to a particular person.
"Medical students must learn an entirely new lexicon of Latin terms."
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noun A dictionary, especially one covering a specialized or classical language.
"She consulted a Greek lexicon to translate the ancient inscription."
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- Medical students must learn an entirely new lexicon of Latin terms.
- Slang words rarely make it into the formal English lexicon.
- She consulted a Greek lexicon to translate the ancient inscription.
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What is "lexicon" in Chinese?
"lexicon" in Chinese is 字典, 词典, 词汇. lexicon means: The full stock of words in a language, in a field, or known to a particular person.
How do you pronounce 字典?
"lexicon" in Chinese is 字典, pronounced "zì diǎn".
How do you use "lexicon" in a sentence?
Example: "Medical students must learn an entirely new lexicon of Latin terms." In Chinese, "lexicon" is 字典, 词典, 词汇.
Are there other ways to say "lexicon" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "lexicon": 字典, 词典, 词汇.
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