English–Chinese
“dialect” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfāng yán
Example
我不会说方言。wǒ bú huì shuō fāng yán
I can't speak a dialect.
How to say “dialect” in Chinese
“Dialect” in Chinese is 方言 (fāng yán).
A way of speaking tied to a particular place or group, with its own sounds, words, and grammar.
Example sentences with 方言
他能说一口流利的方言。tā néng shuō yì kǒu liú lì de fāng yán
He can speak a dialect fluently.
Tips for using 方言
- A regional variety is not necessarily an error or a separate language, and speakers may use it informally while using standard speech in formal settings.