English–Chinese
“dictionary” in Chinese
How to say “dictionary” in Chinese
“Dictionary” in Chinese is 字典 (zì diǎn).
A guide to individual Chinese characters, linking each written form with its sound, parts, strokes, and meaning.
Example sentences with 字典
很多生词可以在字典里找到解释。hěn duō shēng cí ké yǐ zài zì diǎn lǐ zhǎo dào jiě shì
You can find explanations for many new words in the dictionary.
Tips for using 字典
- Unlike an English dictionary, this kind of reference book may organize entries by radicals and stroke counts, so its lookup system is based on the shape of a character as well as its sound.
Other Chinese words for “dictionary”
请把那本词典给我。qǐng bǎ nà běn cí diǎn gěi wǒ
Please give me that dictionary.
我在书店买了一本辞典。wǒ zài shū diàn mǎi le yì běn cí diǎn
I bought a dictionary at the bookstore.