Chinese
dānzì
Meaning: word; vocabulary item
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

單字
單
字
单字
单
字

Example sentences

Memorizing ten English words every day can improve your vocabulary.
你要把剛學的單字記牢。
你要把刚学的单字记牢。
You must remember the words you just learned firmly.

Usage Notes

Refers to individual words, especially when learning a foreign language. Can also mean a single character.

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