一 字 一 日
ZI 字
Zi 字 is pronounced in the fourth tone.
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Two separate meanings:
- character, word
examples: yi 一 zi字 = one word
zi 字dian 典 = dictionary
zi 字means word and dian 典means standard or canon
- name
example: qian 签 zi 字 = sign one’s name
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qian 签 is pronounced `chien’ in the first tone . The letter q in Chinese words sounds like ch. The word 签 means to sign. In this instance, 字 means name.
hi!
appreciate the help with the Chinese language. it may not be as easy as i thought it would be but with a great teacher, anything is possible, right?
thanks!
God Bless you and your family!
love,
Mei
xie xie! My children (from China) still giggle at my tones–I have to move my hands to give them a clue which tone I actually mean–but I am determined to learn how to speak their native language.
Thank you for your patience and interest in educating us.
I’m so glad you are providing chinese lessons. I sometimes wished my mother would have enrolled me in chinese school when I was younger, but it’s never too late. Better late than never.
-annie