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
many language; polyglot
to boast; to exaggerate
to talk big; to boast shamelessly
kind words
kind words; coaxing manner; sweet talk
kind words; coaxing manner; sweet talk
irresponsible talk; words not to be believed
reckless talk and hearing; not to take seriously
to delude the people with lies
to delude the people with lies
the charm lies in what is left unsaid (idiom)
to just talk for the sake of talking
tactful; diplomatic; mild and indirect
official language
official language
sworn testimony
sworn testimony
keep family problems private; don't trust gossip
keep family problems private; don't trust gossip
read others’ feelings from words and looks
to read faces; to sense others' feelings
introduction; preamble
repeated gaffes
repeated gaffes
to be glib in one's speech and wear an ingratiating expression (idiom)