sai3 gaai3 jyu5 jin4世界語言世界语言
Jyutpingsai3 gaai3 jyu5 jin4
Yalesai gaai yúh yìhn
Definition
World language; a language spoken internationally and by a large number of people.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or academic contexts when discussing linguistics or global communication. In casual daily conversation, people are much more likely to simply refer to specific languages by name or use the term 外語 when talking about foreign languages in general.
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zung3種jungExamples
He knows many world languages.
Which world language is the hardest to learn?
Related words
Common phrases
learning world languages
understanding world languages
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
