Writing
语言 (yǔyán) — how to say "language" in Chinese
语言
Language, speech
noun
Character composition
语
language
言
to speak, words
Radicals / Keys
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
语言能力
yǔ yán néng lì
language ability
学习语言
xué xí yǔ yán
study a language
Examples
掌握一门外语不仅需要学习语法和单词，还要了解该语言的文化背景。
Mastering a foreign language requires not only learning grammar and vocabulary but also understanding the cultural background of that language.
学习语言。
Learn a language.
Mnemonic
[yǔyán-] Yuya and Yan, two chatty magpies, perch on a branch 🐦. Yuya chatters, Yan answers — they share a special tongue. Together their chatter is 语言 — language, speech.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "language" in Chinese?
"language" in Chinese is 语言 (yǔyán).
What does yuyan mean in Chinese?
语言 (yǔyán) means "Language, speech".
How to pronounce yuyan in Chinese?
It is pronounced yǔyán (written as yuyan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "language" in Chinese characters?
It is written 语言: 语 has 9 strokes, 言 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 语言?
语言 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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