zi6 geoi3字句
Jyutpingzi6 geoi3
Yalejih geui
Definition
Words and sentences; linguistic expressions made up of words.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the stylistic quality or the actual phrasing of a written text rather than just the vocabulary itself. It is frequently used when critiquing or praising the flow and clarity of someone's writing, often appearing in academic or editorial contexts.
Examples
Does this article read smoothly?
Related words
Common phrases
the phrasing is smooth and coherent
to deliberate over the choice of words and sentences
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 詞彙, which refers strictly to vocabulary or lexicon. 字句 focuses on the combination and structure of words into coherent sentences.
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
