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逐字逐句

zhú zì zhú jùdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
literal / word for word / word by word and phrase by phrase
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-654898b7788ed211. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

逐字逐句 逐字逐句 [zhu2 zi4 zhu2 ju4] /literal; word for word/word by word and phrase by phrase/

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Reference information

The definitions above are from CC-CEDICT. Examples and usage notes are available on selected entries.

Character information

View the individual characters. Their meanings do not necessarily explain the meaning of the whole word.

  • 逐
    zhú

    (bound form) to pursue / to chase / to drive away / one by one / individually

  • 字
    zì

    letter / symbol / character / word / CL:個|个[gè] / courtesy or style name traditionally given to males aged 20 in dynastic China

  • 逐
    zhú

    (bound form) to pursue / to chase / to drive away / one by one / individually

  • 句
    gōu

    See the full entry for source details.

    jù

    sentence / clause / phrase / classifier for phrases or lines of verse

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.