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Pronunciation Northern /ʨɨʔɨ˧˥/ Central /ʨɨ˧˩˨/ Southern /ʨɨ˨˩˦/
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letter; character
Noun
letter; character
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9 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
9 senses · 4 meanings

letter; character

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
letter; character

A written sign that represents a sound or an idea in a language system.

vi Mỗi chữ cái trong từ này đại diện cho một âm thanh cụ thể.

en Each letter in this word represents a specific sound.

Sense 2 Noun
syllable

A unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound and forms part of a word.

writing system

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
writing system; script

A specific set of symbols and rules that are used for writing a particular language.

vi Họ đang nghiên cứu về hệ thống chữ viết của nền văn minh cổ đại.

en They are studying the writing system of the ancient civilization.

Sense 2 Noun
handwriting

The specific way that a person writes with a pen or pencil on paper.

vi Tôi rất ấn tượng với nét chữ đẹp và đều đặn của cô ấy.

en I am impressed with her beautiful and regular handwriting.

Sino-Xenic word

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
Sino-Xenic word

A word in a language that originated from the Chinese language and its vocabulary.

Sense 2 Noun
concept; character

An abstract idea or meaning that is represented by a single written character.

courtesy name

Noun · 3 senses
Sense 1 Noun
courtesy name

A formal name given to a person in historical East Asian cultures for social use.

Sense 2 Noun
ancient words

Terms or vocabulary that were used in the past but are no longer common today.

Sense 3 Noun
old coin

A form of money made of metal that was used in previous historical periods.

Similar
chủ / chử / chừ / chứ …
Use
chữ cái / kiểu chữ / nhả chữ / đánh chữ …
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