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pinyin

/ˌpɪnˈjɪn/

Meanings
noun
A phonetic script or romanization system for a language spoken in the People's Republic of China.

Examples :

""My Chinese textbook uses pinyin to show me how to pronounce the words." "
language phonetics writing linguistics communication culture

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/ˈkæɹəktəz/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

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pronounce verb

/pɹəˈnaʊns/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

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textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

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mandarin noun

/ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/

A high government bureaucrat of the Chinese Empire

"The Emperor consulted with a respected mandarin known for his wisdom and experience before making the important decision. "

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phrases noun

/ˈfɹeɪzɪz/

A short written or spoken expression.

"The teacher asked us to memorize some common phrases in Spanish. "

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[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

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phonetic noun

/fəˈnɛtɪk/

In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its pronunciation; contrasted with semantic (which is usually the radical).

"The phonetic in the Chinese character for "tree" helps you pronounce the word correctly. "

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/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

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/ˈɹiːsəntli/

In the recent past

"a recently published book"

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/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

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/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "

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[ɹɪˈpʌblɪk]

A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.

"The United States is a republic; the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy."