"language" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 语言

Definition

语言是人们用来交流的一套词语、声音和语法规则。它也可以更广泛地指某人在特定场合使用的表达方式或措辞风格。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

最常见时，'language' 指人类语言，如 English 或 Japanese。它也可以表示用词方式或语气，如 'The language in that email was too aggressive.' 常见搭配有 'native language'、'official language'、'body language'、'foreign language'。不要把它和 'word' 或 'accent' 混淆。

Examples

English is my favorite language to study.

英语是我最喜欢学习的**语言**。

We speak the same language at home.

我们在家说同一种**语言**。

I don't understand the language in this book.

我不理解这本书里的**语言**。

Your body language makes you look nervous.

你的肢体**语言**让你看起来很紧张。

The language in his message was a bit rude.

他信息里的**措辞**有点不礼貌。

It helps to learn a few phrases in the local language before you travel.

旅行前先学几句当地**语言**会很有帮助。