slang in Chinese
slang in Chinese is 俚语 — slang means very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
slang in Chinese
俚语
Pronounced: lǐ yǔ
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
What does "slang" mean?
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noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
"Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up."
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noun The specialized vocabulary of a particular group or profession.
"Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients."
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slang in a sentence
- Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up.
- He peppered his speech with British slang after a year living in London.
- Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients.
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What is "slang" in Chinese?
"slang" in Chinese is 俚语. slang means: Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
How do you pronounce 俚语?
"slang" in Chinese is 俚语, pronounced "lǐ yǔ".
How do you use "slang" in a sentence?
Example: "Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up." In Chinese, "slang" is 俚语.
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