文字的英文是characters。
n. 特性；人物角色（character 的复数）
v. 描述；表示……的特性（character 的第三人称单数）
短语
CHINESE CHARACTERS 汉字 中国字 中国汉字
simplified Chinese characters 简化字 简体字
traditional Chinese characters 繁体字
同近义词
n. 特性；人物角色（character复数）
quality , tang , identity , specific , distinction
The poem humorously describes local characters and traditions.
那首诗幽默地描述了当地的人物和传统。
文字: [ wén zì ] ：character如:
1. 风景优美，非文字所能形容。
The scenery is too beautiful for words.
2. 这篇文字有很多潜在的难点, 译者稍一不慎就要出错.
This text presents many pitfalls for the translator.
3. 我有许多朋友都使用文字处理机，可我还是爱用我的老式打字机。
Many of my friends are using word processors but I still swear by my old typewriter.
4. 对我们交谈所作的文字记录与我们的原话不符.
The written record of our conversation doesn't correspond with (ie is different from) what was actually said.
5. 墓碑上的文字已严重磨损难以辨认.
The lettering on the gravestone was badly worn and almost illegible.
6. 我能使用文字处理机, 但不了解其运转机制.
I can use a word processor but I don't understand its operation.
7. 本定义中的英文字使用的是罗马字体.
The words in the definition are roman/are set in roman type.
8. 约翰和利兹二人把奖金分了--约翰用他分到的那一半奖金购买了文字处理机.
John and Liz shared the prize money between them John used his half to buy a word processor.
