The Chinese word **言辞** (*yáncí*) is a compound formed by combining two semantically related characters: **言** (*yán*), which primarily means "speech" or "words," and **辞** (*cí*), which conveys "diction," "phrasing," or "expression." Together, they create a binome (a two-syllable word) where each component reinforces and narrows the meaning of the other, resulting in a term that specifically denotes one's choice of words, verbal expression, or formal speech, often with a connotation of eloquence or the content of what is said. This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where near-synonyms are paired to form a more abstract or nuanced concept.