phono-semantic compound in Japanese

phono-semantic compound in Japanese is 形声文字.

phono-semantic compound in Japanese

形声文字

noun

Pronounced: keiseimoji

A Chinese character (CJKV character) composed of a component which is related to the meaning the character and another component which is related to the sound of the character.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "phono-semantic compound" in Japanese?

"phono-semantic compound" in Japanese is 形声文字.

How do you pronounce 形声文字?

"phono-semantic compound" in Japanese is 形声文字, pronounced "keiseimoji".

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