yán

to say; to talk; speech

HSK 4 #355

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 355th character
Radical ⾔ (149.0)
Strokes 7
Index # 826

Definitions

言 yán
  1. 1. to say
  2. 2. to talk
  3. 3. speech
  4. 4. words

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Words containing 言

Word Meaning
language
to make a speech; statement; utterance
to predict; prophecy
rumor
expression of opinion; remarks; views
in short; in brief; in a word
dialect; topolect
it goes without saying; it is self-evident
fable
preface; introductory remarks; preamble
message; to leave a message; to leave one's comments
with regard to (preceding phrase)
lie
oath; vow; to promise
promise
rumor; hearsay
speech; words; (spoken) language
to speak; to tell
to speak forthrightly; to talk bluntly
it may be said
declaration; manifesto
babbling nonsense (idiom); crazy and unfounded ravings
words of the deceased; last words of the dying
rumor; gossip; to spread rumors
spokesperson
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