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

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Example sentences

他在說話。
他在说话。
He is speaking.
他會說中文。
He can speak Chinese.
他說他會來,卻沒來。
He said he would come, but he didn't.
他說的話很有道理。
What he says makes a lot of sense.
他說了幾句話。
He said a few words (sentences).

Usage Notes

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

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