Chinese GCSE
Register
What Register means in Chinese GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Register
Exam boards and our study guides word this term in slightly different ways. Learn the version your board uses.
The level of formality used in language. Chinese distinguishes between formal written language (书面语) and informal spoken language (口语).
The level of formality in language. Using 非常 (very) in formal writing instead of the casual 超级 (super).
The level of formality in language. Using 职业 (profession) instead of 工作 (job) elevates the register.
The level of formality in your language (e.g., using 您 instead of 你).
The level of formality in language (e.g., using 您 instead of 你).
The level of formality in language. E.g., using 您 instead of 你.
Topics that use Register
- Further study (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Future aspirations, study and work (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Identity and culture (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Jobs (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Volunteering (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Work (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Measure Word (量词)
- Complex Structure
- Connectives (连词)
- Justification
- Measure Words (量词)
- Modal Verb
- Radical (部首)
- Time Phrase
Using Register in the exam
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