bilingual
/ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5388 in the learning path
会说两种语言的；双语的
Definitions
adj. Able to use two languages, or involving two languages.
会说两种语言的；双语的
n. Someone who can use two languages fluently.
熟练使用两种语言的人
Example
Our bilingual neighbour speaks both English and Chinese fluently.
我们的邻居精通双语，英语和中文都说得很流利。
Bilingual education can help children maintain their cultural identity while developing skills for an increasingly connected world.
双语教育有助于孩子保持文化认同，同时培养适应日益互联世界所需的技能。
Collocations
- bilingual education
- bilingual dictionary
- bilingual speaker
Word family
- bilingualism (n.)
Antonyms
- monolingual
Usage tip
表示精通哪两种语言，可用bilingual in A and B。
FAQ
- What does bilingual mean?
- Able to use two languages, or involving two languages. Someone who can use two languages fluently.
- How is bilingual pronounced?
- UK /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/, US /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
