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    Referring to characters or writing with 文字 (wénzì)

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    Explanation

    文字 (wénzì) is a noun meaning "characters," "writing," or "script." It refers to written symbols used to record language, such as Chinese characters or alphabetic letters. It can describe both the writing system itself and specific instances of written text.

    Examples

    • 这块石碑上刻着古老的文字。

      zhè kuài shíbēi shàng kè zhe gǔlǎo de wénzì.

      Ancient characters are carved on this stone tablet.

    • 她的文字总是能打动人心。

      tā de wénzì zǒngshì néng dǎdòng rénxīn.

      Her writing always touches people's hearts.

    • 这些文字已经模糊了，很难辨认。

      zhèxiē wénzì yǐjīng móhu le, hěn nán biànrèn.

      These characters have become blurred and are difficult to recognize.

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