What does 祖语 mean in Chinese?

祖语 (zǔ yǔ) means "proto-language; parent language (linguistics)" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 祖语?

祖语 is pronounced "zǔ yǔ" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 祖语?

祖语 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 祖语?

祖语 is made up of the characters 祖, 语. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 祖语?

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祖语 (zǔ yǔ), proto-language

祖语

zǔ yǔ

proto-language; parent language (linguistics)

Traditional: 祖語

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祖语

Definitions

proto-language
parent language (linguistics)

Example Sentences

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Related Words

母语(mǔ yǔ)· native language

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原语(yuán yǔ)· source language (linguistics)

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丁忧(dīng yōu)· (literary) to be in mourning after the death of a parent

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丁艰(dīng jiān)· (literary) to be in mourning after the death of a parent

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HSK & Exam Info

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祖语