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词典 (cídiǎn) — how to say "dictionary" in Chinese
Measure word: 本 běn
词典
Dictionary
Character composition
词
word
典
code, canon
Radicals / Keys
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 2 strokes
Examples
学习外语时，一本好的词典是非常重要的工具。
When learning a foreign language, a good dictionary is a very important tool.
我用词典查生词。
I look up new words in the dictionary.
Mnemonic
[tsídian-] Sidney the Squirrel discovers a sparkling dictionary 词典 📚 in the enchanted forest. Each word 词 inside floats up, guided by tiny fireflies, while the codes 典 sing ancient songs. Entranced, Sidney flips through the 词典, learning new words and stories with every page.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "dictionary" in Chinese?
"dictionary" in Chinese is 词典 (cídiǎn).
What does 词典 mean in English?
词典 (cídiǎn) means "Dictionary".
How is 词典 pronounced?
It is pronounced cídiǎn (written as cidian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "dictionary" in Chinese characters?
It is written 词典.
What HSK level is 词典?
词典 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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