Chinese
shuōhuà
Meaning: to speak; to talk
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

說話
說
話
说话
说
话

Example sentences

His voice is very loud when he speaks.
他湊近我的耳邊低聲說話。
他凑近我的耳边低声说话。
He leaned close to my ear and whispered.
他說話做事都很乾脆。
他说话做事都很干脆。
He is very straightforward in his speech and actions.
她說話的聲音非常溫柔。
她说话的声音非常温柔。
Her voice when she speaks is very gentle.
他說話很痛快,從不拐彎抹角。
他说话很痛快,从不拐弯抹角。
He speaks very straightforwardly and never beats around the bush.
請不要打斷我說話。
请不要打断我说话。
Please do not interrupt my speaking.
他說話真逗,把大家都逗笑了。
他说话真逗,把大家都逗笑了。
He speaks really funnily, making everyone laugh.
他說話太誇張了,不能全信。
他说话太夸张了,不能全信。
He speaks too exaggeratedly; you can't believe it all.
請輕聲說話,不要吵到鄰居。
请轻声说话,不要吵到邻居。
Please speak softly so as not to disturb the neighbors.
他說話帶著濃重的地方口音。
他说话带著浓重的地方口音。
He speaks with a heavy local accent.

Usage Notes

A general verb meaning to utter words or have a conversation.

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