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It's not possible to count the words in any language, because there is no universal definition of what a word is. But most estimates place the number between 40,000 and 160,000 words (which is the same range for almost all other languages).
Note: English is an exception. It has the largest number of words of any language in the world, estimated at 170,000 to 250,000 words. No language has more words than English.
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How many letters are in Chinese language?
There are over 50,000 characters in the Chinese language, but the language itself does not have an alphabet made up of individual letters like the English language. Instead, Chinese characters are used to represent words or parts of words.
How do you write the letter m in chinese?
The letter "m" in Chinese is written as "m" and is pronounced as "mǔ." It is not a commonly used consonant sound in Chinese as the language does not have many words that start with the letter "m."
How many letters does the Chinese alphabet have?
There is no such thing as a Chinese alphabet. Chinese writing uses thousands of characters that represent whole words and ideas. Chinese does have a phonetic system, called bo po mo fo, which has 37 characters, but this is not an alphabet.
Which languages have the most words in their lexicons?
English and Mandarin Chinese are considered to have the largest lexicons, with English having over 170,000 words and Mandarin Chinese having over 370,000 words.
How do you say sterling silver in Chinese?
To say the words sterling silver in Chinese you say chun yin. To say these words in Korean you say seuteolling silbeo.
How many Chinese letters are Chinese students expected to learn?
Let me ask: how many English words are you expected to learn?
Is it the richest language Chinese?
No. Chinese takes words and ideas from only one culture, but English takes words and ideas from many cultures around the world.
Are there any websites to help you pronounce Chinese words?
There are many, and nciku.com is one of them.
What does sun mean in Chinese characters?
There are many words with that pronunciation - but "grandchild" is one of them.
What is the definition of the Chinese word cha?
There are many words that sound like 'cha', please be a little more specific. There are thousands of Chinese words, and at least 50 possible answers to your question.
What is the Chinese word for a black dog?
The Chinese words for black dog is 黑狗.
How many symboys are there in the Chinese written language?
There are more than 80,000 Chinese words in the Chinese vocabulary. You however need to master only around 3,000 characters to be conversant in the language.
You noticed that a lot of people have Chinese words as tattoos do the Chinese have english words as tattooes?
Chinese barely bear tattoos. for those who have, they draw pictures on their body. the reason why people have Chinese words as tattoos is that Chinese characters are hieroglyphs. they have aesthetic features.
What does the Chinese name La mean?
Too many words in the Chinese language that phonetically sound like 'la'. Need context to reply further.
What does men in Chinese mean in English?
Too many words in the Chinese language that phonetically sound like 'men'. Need context to reply further.
How many words are there in a typical Chinese dictionary?
The largest number in the Hanyucidian dictionary is 370,000 words. Alternatives list 56,000 to 90,000
How many Chinese words are there for love?
Enough to make your leg fall off. It's serious.
