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序言

xù yán
HSK 6
preface, introductory remarks
noun

Example Sentences

这本书的序言非常有趣。
zhè běn shū de xùyán fēicháng yǒuqù 。
The preface of this book is very interesting.
在序言中,作者解释了写作的目的。
zài xùyán zhōng , zuòzhě jiěshì le xiězuò de mùdì 。
In the preface, the author explains the purpose of writing.
我喜欢先读序言再看正文。
wǒ xǐhuān xiāndú xùyán zàikàn zhèngwén 。
I like to read the preface before reading the main text.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

前言qiányán
foreword
前言 (foreword) is often used as a synonym for '序言' in literary contexts, but it may imply a more formal introduction penned by someone other than the author.

Words Ending With 言

语言yǔ yán
"language
发言fā yán
statement; utterance
寓言yù yán
fable
方言fāng yán
dialect
谣言yáo yán
rumor

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HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
Art & Literature
Painting, calligraphy, novels, poetry, reading, writing, and authors.
Advanced HSK6 Terms
Vocabulary used in HSK6 for near-native level fluency.

Individual Characters

序xù
(bound form) order, sequence
言yán
words, speech, to say, to talk