Conversational English vs. Written English
Conversational English is usually more relaxed than written English
Conversational (~Spoken, ~relaxed English 隨和語氣) words are usually short 1- or 2-syllable words. Two word verbs (VERB English + ADV), such as "throw away" are more common in conversational English
Written English (~serious 嚴肅語氣) words are usually longer words (2-syllables or more)
Serious words often have Latin prefixes 前綴, such as RE- or DIS-
| Spoken (relaxed) | Written (serious) |
| buy | purchase |
| fix | REpair |
| throw away | DIScard |
| computer "doctor" | computer technician |
