Chinese
jiǎngshù
Meaning: to tell; to narrate; to relate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

講述
講
述
讲述
讲
述

Example sentences

Grandpa is telling the children stories of his adventures in the forest when he was young.
這部電影講述了一個穿越時空的愛情故事。
这部电影讲述了一个穿越时空的爱情故事。
This movie tells a love story about traveling through space and time.
這部電影講述了一位超級英雄的故事。
这部电影讲述了一位超级英雄的故事。
This movie tells the story of a superhero.
那位老兵向孩子們講述了當年的戰鬥故事。
那位老兵向孩子们讲述了当年的战斗故事。
That veteran told the children stories of the battles in the past.
他繪聲繪色地講述了那段冒險經歷。
他绘声绘色地讲述了那段冒险经历。
He described that adventure experience vividly.

Usage Notes

Focuses on the act of narrating a story or a sequence of events. Often used in formal or literary contexts.

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