用词

用詞

yòngcí

noun

Meanings

1 wording
2 choice of words
3 diction

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

他讲话用词很讲究。

Tā jiǎnghuà yòngcí hěn jiǎngjiu.

He is very particular about his choice of words when speaking.

HSK 4

法律文件的用词必须准确。

Fǎlǜ wénjiàn de yòngcí bìxū zhǔnquè.

The wording in legal documents must be precise.

Tips

usage

用词 focuses on which words you pick; 措辞 is a close synonym but emphasizes overall phrasing/tone. Both contrast with 用字, which is about character choice (especially for writing).

Stroke Order

用 yòng

词 cí