片言
Reading
Meanings
prattle, broken language, halting language, baby talk, imperfect speech, smattering
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Example sentences
She asked for directions in broken Japanese.
My heart warmed the moment the child called out 'mom' in baby talk.
I could only speak a smattering of French, but I managed somehow on site.
It was heartwarming to see a foreign tourist speaking to the souvenir shop clerk in halting English.
Even if it is imperfect speech, the attitude of trying to speak in the other person's language is extremely important in building a good relationship.
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