法語

简 法语 · 繁 法語
Mandarin · pinyin Fǎ yǔ

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  1. French (language)
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法
fǎ · law, rule, regulation, statute; France, French
語
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语
yǔ · language, words; saying, expression
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3–3 · Fa3 yu3

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noun · Etymology 1

  1. French language

noun · Etymology 2

  1. (literary) speech in accordance with etiquette
  2. (Buddhism) words about Buddhist doctrine

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