No. 1,657 in Chinese
语言
"语言" means "language."
In a sentence
语言是人类交流的重要工具。
Language is an essential tool for human communication.
Here, '语言' is used to represent the general concept of language as a medium for communication and interaction.
我们学习了多种语言，包括英语和西班牙语。
We have learned several languages, including English and Spanish.
In this sentence, '语言' specifies particular languages, used as instances of communicative systems.
编程语言是与计算机交流的方法。
Programming languages are methods for communicating with computers.
'语言' is used metaphorically to describe systems of coded instructions for interaction with computers, highlighting its application beyond spoken languages.
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