用词

用詞

yòngcí

noun

Meanings

1 wording
2 choice of words
3 diction

Characters

Examples

他讲话用词很讲究。

Tā jiǎnghuà yòngcí hěn jiǎngjiu.

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

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 (cuòcí) 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