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jiǎng

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“讲”是一个很常用的动词,意思是用嘴说话,把事情告诉别人。

"讲" is a very common verb meaning to speak or tell others about something.

我们可以说讲故事、讲话,也可以用它表示“注重”某件事。

We can say 讲故事 (tell a story), 讲话 (give a speech), and it can also mean to "focus on" something.

Meanings

jiǎng

to speak; to say; to talk

请你讲慢一点。

Please speak more slowly.

jiǎng

to tell; to narrate (a story)

妈妈给我讲了一个故事。

Mom told me a story.

jiǎng

to explain; to teach; to lecture

老师在讲这道题。

The teacher is explaining this problem.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    讲 often implies explaining or telling at length; 说 is more general for 'say'.

  • Etymology

    讲 combines 讠(speech radical) with 井, indicating a speaking-related meaning.

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