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
sincere advice; loyal advice
joking matter; to go back on one's words
to state; to declare; declaration
to teach by words and example (idiom)
to speak conceited nonsense
ravings; delirious utterances
to talk nonsense (idiom); frivolous talk
bold, visionary words
superfluous words; unnecessary detail
to keep silent; to not say a word (idiom)
speak up for justice; defend what is right
to talk nonsense; wild talk; to tell lies
introduction; preamble
children's words carry no harm (idiom)
(of one's words) to have substance
to state clearly
lit. to grow fat eating one's words (idiom)
too much talk leads to mistakes
(idiom) one's actions are in keeping with what one says
motto; slogan
a bunch of nonsense
a pack of lies
a pack of lies
one sentence; brief remark
(one's) every word and deed (idiom)