letter
/ˈletə/ · /ˈletər/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #61 in the learning path
信；信函
Definitions
n. a written message sent to a person or organisation
信；信函
n. a written symbol representing a sound in an alphabet
字母
Example
A letter from my sister arrived this morning.
今天早上，我收到了姐姐寄来的信。
Writing a formal letter of complaint can encourage companies to address problems with their services.
撰写正式投诉信可以促使企业处理其服务中存在的问题。
Collocations
- write a letter
- letter of complaint
- capital letter
- covering letter
Word family
- lettering (n.)
Usage tip
letter既指信，也指字母；character还可指汉字等字符。
FAQ
- What does letter mean?
- a written message sent to a person or organisation a written symbol representing a sound in an alphabet
- How is letter pronounced?
- UK /ˈletə/, US /ˈletər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
