semantic background

semantic

/sɪˈmæntɪk/

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noun

表意部分，意符.

In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its meaning; contrasted with phonetic.

Examples :

"The semantic component of the Chinese character for "tree" helps you understand its meaning, while the phonetic part indicates how to pronounce it. "

汉字“树”的表意部分能帮助你理解它的含义，而表音部分则指示它的读音。

language writing linguistics character word

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adjective

语义的，关于语义的

Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the semantic differences between the words "happy" and "joyful" to help the students understand the nuances in their meanings. "

老师解释了 “快乐” 和 “喜悦” 这两个词之间的语义差别，帮助学生们理解它们含义上的细微之处。

language linguistics word communication philosophy

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adjective

语义化的, 体现语义的.

(software design, of code) Reflecting intended structure and meaning.

Examples :

"The new software program's code is very semantic, clearly reflecting the intended structure and relationships between different parts of the school database. "

新软件程序的代码非常语义化，清晰地体现了学校数据库不同部分之间的预期结构和关系。

computing technical language structure

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adjective

吹毛求疵的，咬文嚼字的。

(of a detail or distinction) Petty or trivial; (of a person or statement) quibbling, niggling.

Examples :

"The argument over who got the last cookie was a rather semantic disagreement; it was unimportant and didn't deserve such a heated discussion. "

关于谁吃了最后一块饼干的争论简直是吹毛求疵，根本不重要，不值得这么激烈的讨论。

language communication writing