yǎo​zì

to enunciate

  • created sense approved 咬字 · yǎo​zì · to enunciate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    咬字

    yǎo​zì

    to enunciate

    To pronounce words or tones when speaking; to articulate.

    咬, 字

    咬 (literal) → 咬 · yǎo · to pronounce 字 (literal) → 字 · zì · pronunciation

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  • created sense approved 咬字 · yǎo​zì · to vocalize — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    咬字

    yǎo​zì

    to vocalize

    To sing or recite lyrics using correct or traditional pronunciation, especially in opera or theatrical performance.

    咬, 字

    咬 (literal) → 咬 · yǎo · to pronounce 字 (literal) → 字 · zì · pronunciation

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  • created sense approved 咬字 · yǎo​zì · diction — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    咬字

    yǎo​zì

    diction

    The manner of pronouncing words and tones in speech or song, especially traditional opera pronunciation

    咬 (literal) → 咬 · yǎo · to pronounce 字 (literal) → 字 · zì · pronunciation

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