human language or speech; a system of communication consisting of vocabulary and grammar used by a particular country or community

the English language; the language originally spoken in England and now used in many countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia

the French language

Spoken and written language; language in general

The Spanish language, spoken in Spain, Latin America, parts of Africa, and the United States; one of the official working languages of the United Nations.

The Chinese language; the language of the Han people. Used to refer to the various dialects and standard forms of Chinese collectively, or specifically to Mandarin Chinese for learners and non-Han speakers.

spoken words or utterances

tone of voice; manner of speaking; the mood or attitude expressed in one's speech

spoken language; words that are said; one's manner of speaking

Relating to audio or voice transmission, such as a voice message, voice chat, or audio clip.

a magic spell, curse, or chant believed to have supernatural power; a mantra

the German language

A written slogan, poster, or placard with short, catchy text used for publicity or propaganda in public places.

The Cantonese language or dialect, spoken primarily in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, and many overseas Chinese communities

A general term for words and short phrases; terms or expressions.

the Russian language; the language of the Russian people, spoken primarily in Russia and the CIS countries

A record or collection of sayings or important utterances from a person or book; a list of quotations

the Japanese language

spoken or colloquial language, as opposed to the written language

the set of structural rules for a language, including how words and sentences are formed; syntax

The Chinese language, especially when referred to by Chinese people living outside of mainland China or in international contexts

technical term or specialized vocabulary used in a specific field of study or profession

to talk nonsense; to speak wildly or without foundation

the Portuguese language; the official language of Portugal, Brazil, and several other countries

The native language of a ruling ethnic group in a multi-ethnic dynasty, such as Manchu during the Qing dynasty

The Latin language; originally the dialect of Latium in central Italy, it became the official language of the Roman Empire and the ancestor of modern Romance languages such as French, Spanish, and Italian.

to talk to oneself; to think aloud; to soliloquize; to speak when there is no one else to talk to

meaning of a word, phrase, or text; semantics

A word or phrase used in a specific field; professional jargon or technical terminology

A concise and fixed set phrase, typically consisting of four characters and often alluding to a historical story or literary source.

(idiom) sweet talk or flattery used to please or deceive others; cajolery

context; situation; the environment in which language is used, including both the surrounding text and the social setting such as the speaker, time, and location

a sentence, phrase, or statement; a linguistic unit of speech or writing

secret language or words agreed upon in advance to communicate covertly; argot

The Confucian Analects; a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to [[孔子|孔子|kong3 zi3]] and his contemporaries, traditionally believed to have been compiled and written by his followers. It is one of the foundational texts of Confucianism.

the rise and fall of the voice when speaking; tone of voice used to express emotions or different types of sentences

proverb; saying; adage; a short, popular saying that expresses a piece of folk wisdom based on experience

riddle; conundrum; word puzzle

remarks or evaluation of someone or something; a written or spoken judgment, such as a teacher's comments on a student's performance

the scientific study of language, its structure, and development; philology

The language that a person learns first from childhood, usually the language of one's own people or nation; mother tongue

Modern Chinese language; contemporary Chinese, typically referring to the period from the early 20th century to the present

baseless talk spread around to harm others; rumors and slanders; gossip

the sound of a person speaking; speech sounds

slang; vulgar or colloquial expressions used in popular speech; often informal or dialectal in nature

A pun or play on words; a phrase with a double meaning that relies on words that sound similar or have multiple interpretations.

to lean toward someone's ear and speak in a low voice