Chinese
jiǎng
Meaning: to speak; to explain; to discuss; to be particular about
Part of Speech: Verb, Preposition, Noun

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Handwriting

講
讲

Example sentences

The teacher is lecturing, and everyone needs to focus.
爺爺經常跟我講當年的故事。
爷爷经常跟我讲当年的故事。
Grandpa often tells me stories about back then.
爺爺每天晚上都給孫子講故事。
爷爷每天晚上都给孙子讲故事。
Grandpa tells stories to his grandson every night.
他講了一個很好笑的笑話。
他讲了一个很好笑的笑话。
He told a very funny joke.
奶奶每天晚上都會給孫子講童話故事。
奶奶每天晚上都会给孙子讲童话故事。
Grandma tells her grandson fairy tales every night.
這場演講比賽限定參賽者只能講五分鐘。
这场演讲比赛限定参赛者只能讲五分钟。
This speech contest limits contestants to speaking for only five minutes.
他的演講講得有聲有色,贏得了全場的掌聲。
他的演讲讲得有声有色,赢得了全场的掌声。
His speech was vivid and dramatic, winning applause from the whole audience.
奶奶正在給她的孫女講故事。
奶奶正在给她的孙女讲故事。
Grandma is telling a story to her granddaughter.
老師在教室講故事。
老师在教室讲故事。
The teacher is telling a story in the classroom.
爺爺經常給我們講他年輕時的趣事。
爷爷经常给我们讲他年轻时的趣事。
Grandpa often tells us interesting stories from when he was young.

Usage Notes

A versatile verb used for speaking, lecturing, or bargaining.

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