semantics in Chinese
semantics in Chinese is 语义学 — semantics means the branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language.
semantics in Chinese
语义学
Pronounced: yǔ yì xué
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What does "semantics" mean?
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noun The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language.
"A course in semantics teaches how words and sentences carry meaning."
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noun Informally, the fine distinctions or technicalities of wording in an argument, often used dismissively.
"Let's not argue over semantics when we both want the same result."
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semantics in a sentence
- A course in semantics teaches how words and sentences carry meaning.
- The linguist studied semantics to see how children learn what words mean.
- Let's not argue over semantics when we both want the same result.
- Whether we call it a fee or a charge is just semantics.
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What is "semantics" in Chinese?
"semantics" in Chinese is 语义学. semantics means: The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language.
How do you pronounce 语义学?
"semantics" in Chinese is 语义学, pronounced "yǔ yì xué".
How do you use "semantics" in a sentence?
Example: "A course in semantics teaches how words and sentences carry meaning." In Chinese, "semantics" is 语义学.
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