Definitions
n. A language variety used in a particular region or community.
方言
Example
My grandmother speaks a dialect I sometimes struggle to understand.
我奶奶说一种我有时听不太懂的方言。
Schools can help preserve local dialects while teaching students the standard language needed for wider communication.
学校可以在教授学生广泛交流所需的标准语的同时，帮助保护当地方言。
Collocations
- local dialect
- regional dialect
- speak a dialect
Word family
- dialectal (adj.)
Usage tip
dialect涉及词汇和语法，accent主要指口音。
FAQ
- What does dialect mean?
- A language variety used in a particular region or community.
- How is dialect pronounced?
- UK /ˈdaɪəlekt/, US /ˈdaɪəlekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
