字句

zìjù

noun #31,053

Meanings

1 words and phrases
2 wording
3 the precise text (of a passage)
4 expression

Characters

character, word

sentence, phrase

Examples

HSK 7-9

他对每一个字句都反复推敲。

Tā duì měi yí ge zìjù dōu fǎnfù tuīqiāo.

He carefully weighs every word and phrase.

HSK 7-9

这份合同的字句必须严谨。

Zhè fèn hétong de zìjù bìxū yánjǐn.

The wording of this contract must be precise.

Tips

usage

Literally "characters and sentences" - refers to the actual wording of a text rather than its meaning. Often paired with verbs of careful crafting (推敲 "to refine", 斟酌 "to deliberate over") or precision (严谨 "rigorous").

Stroke Order

字 zì

句 jù