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“synonym” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintóng yì cí

Example

这个词有很多同义词。zhè ge cí yǒu hěn duō tóng yì cí

This word has many synonyms.

Illustration for 同义词 (synonym)

How to say “synonym” in Chinese

“Synonym” in Chinese is 同义词 (tóng yì cí).

A group of words connected by a shared meaning, with uses that partly overlap.

Full entry for 同义词: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 同义词

写作时可以查同义词来避免重复。xiě zuò shí ké yǐ chá tóng yì cí lái bì miǎn chóng fù

When writing, you can look up synonyms to avoid repetition.

Tips for using 同义词

  • A dictionary match does not guarantee natural speech, because context, register, and fixed word pairings can make one member of the group preferable.

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