Chinese

zìdiǎn
Meaning: dictionary
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

字
典

Example sentences

If you encounter a word you don't know, you can check the dictionary.
我需要查一下字典。
I need to look it up in the dictionary.
這本字典很小,便於攜帶。
这本字典很小,便于携带。
This dictionary is very small, easy to carry.
他有一本袖珍字典。
He has a pocket dictionary.
這本字典附帶一張光碟。
这本字典附带一张光碟。
This dictionary comes with a CD.
這本字典可以用來學習阿拉伯語。
这本字典可以用来学习阿拉伯语。
This dictionary can be used to learn Arabic.
你先問老師,再不就查字典。
你先问老师,再不就查字典。
Ask the teacher first; otherwise, check a dictionary.
這是一本常用的字典。
这是一本常用的字典。
This is a commonly used dictionary.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to a character dictionary in Chinese context, though often used for dictionaries in general.

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