Chinese
shuō
Meaning: to speak; to say; to explain
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

說
说

Example sentences

He is speaking.
他會說中文。
他会说中文。
He can speak Chinese.
他說他會來,卻沒來。
他说他会来,却没来。
He said he would come, but he didn't.
他說的話很有道理。
他说的话很有道理。
What he says makes a lot of sense.
他說了幾句話。
他说了几句话。
He said a few words (sentences).
他說的話並非事實。
他说的话并非事实。
What he said is not the truth.
這段經歷對他來說非常珍貴。
这段经历对他来说非常珍贵。
This experience is very precious to him.
這個減肥方法對她來說非常有效。
这个减肥方法对她来说非常有效。
This weight loss method is very effective for her.
醫生說他的身體狀況很穩定。
医生说他的身体状况很稳定。
The doctor said his physical condition is very stable.
他說的話我聽懂了。
他说的话我听懂了。
I understood what he said.

Usage Notes

The basic verb for 'to speak' or 'to say'.

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