Communication & Speech
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- 说笑shuìto chat and laugh; to jokeHSK 7-9
- 宣称xuān chēngto assert, to claimHSK 7-9
- 演说yǎn shuō(verb) to deliver a speech, to give a speech; (noun) speech, addressHSK 7-9
- 揭露jiē lùto expose, to disclose (truth, wrongdoing, secret)HSK 7-9
- 出示chū shìto show (an ID, ticket, document, etc.)HSK 6
- 比方bǐ fangto use an analogy; to illustrate with a metaphorHSK 6
- 强调qiáng diàoto emphasize, to stressHSK 5
- 转告zhuǎn gàoto pass on (a message), to relay (verbally)HSK 5
- 夸kuāto praise, to compliment; to boast, to brag; to exaggerateHSK 6
- 夸奖kuā jiǎngto praise, to complimentHSK 6
- 当面dāng miànto sb.'s face; in sb.'s presence; face to faceHSK 6
- 反映fǎn yìngto reflect (light, image, or figuratively); to report, to make known (to a superior or authority)HSK 5
- 嚷嚷rāng(colloquial) to shout, to yell noisily; (colloquial) to make a fuss, to complain loudly; (colloquial) to spread (news) around indiscreetlyHSK 7-9
- 传闻chuán wén(noun) rumor, hearsay; (verb) to be rumored, it is said thatHSK 7-9
- 编造biān zàoto compile, to draw up (a list, document, budget); to fabricate, to make up (a lie, excuse, story)HSK 7-9
- 言语yán yǔwords; speech; languageHSK 6
- 倾诉qīng sùto pour out (one's heart), to confideHSK 7-9
- 住口zhù kǒu(impolite) shut up, stop talkingHSK 7-9
- 通告tōng gàoto announce; announcementHSK 7-9
- 听从tīng cóngto comply with; to follow (advice, orders, instructions)HSK 7-9
- 脏话zāng huàobscene language; profanity; swear wordsHSK 7-9
- 澄清chéng qīng(adjective) clear, limpid (of liquid); (verb) to clarify, to clear up (facts, misunderstandings, etc.)HSK 7-9
- 扯淡chě dàn(colloquial) to talk nonsense, to bullshitHSK 7-9
- 默mòsilent; tacit; to write from memoryHSK 7-9
- 话说huà shuō(narrative opener) it is said; once upon a time; (topic shift) speaking of which; by the wayHSK 7-9
- 传出chuán chūto spread (of news, rumors, etc.); to be disseminatedHSK 7-9
- 亲口qīn kǒu(adv.) with one's own mouth (to say, tell, admit); (adv.) personally (to taste, eat)HSK 7-9
- 坏话huài huàmalicious talk, slanderHSK 7-9
- 鬼话guǐ huànonsense; lie; bullshitHSK 7-9
- 恳求kěn qiúto beg, to entreat (earnestly)HSK 7-9
- 诉sù(bound form) to tell, relate, inform; (bound form) to accuse, sue, appealHSK 7-9
- 忠告zhōng gào(verb) to advise; to give advice; (noun) advice; counselHSK 7-9
- 吹牛chuī niúto brag, to boastHSK 7-9
- 瞎说xiā shuōto talk nonsense, to speak irresponsiblyHSK 7-9
- 风声fēng shēng(figurative) news, rumor, information (often about a leak or secret); sound of the windHSK 7-9
- 屁话pì huànonsense, bullshit (vulgar, colloquial)HSK 7-9
- 直言zhí yánto speak bluntly; to be frankHSK 7-9
- 手势shǒu shìgesture; hand signalHSK 6
- 说服力shuìpersuasivenessHSK 7-9
- 口气kǒu qì(noun) tone of voice, manner of speaking; (in 口气大/不小) boastful talk, exaggerationHSK 7-9
- 可言kě yáncan be said; it may be said (often used in negative constructions)HSK 7-9
- 搭讪dā shànto strike up a conversation (especially with a stranger, often with romantic intent); to give an evasive or non-committal replyHSK 7-9
- 预告yù gào(verb) to forecast, to predict, to announce in advance; (noun) advance notice, preview, trailerHSK 7-9
- 回电huí diànto reply by telegram, to wire backHSK 7-9
- 交代jiāo dàito hand over (duties, work) to a successor; to give instructions; to tell (someone to do something); to confess; to account for oneself; to explain clearlyHSK 7-9
- 许诺xǔ nuòto promise; a promise, a commitmentHSK 7-9
- 挑逗tiǎo dòuto entice, tease, or provoke (often with sexual or playful intent)HSK 7-9
- 问话wèn huàto inquire, to question (someone)HSK 7-9
- 参cānto participate; to consult, to refer; to visit (as in 参观)HSK 7-9
- 换句话说huàn jù huà shuōin other words; that is to sayHSK 7-9
- 误导wù dǎoto mislead, to misguideHSK 7-9
- 提及tí jíto mention, to bring up (a subject)HSK 7-9
- 听取tīng qǔto listen to (formal); to hear (news, reports, opinions)HSK 6
- 训xùnto train, to drill (skills, often physically); to admonish, to scold (from a position of authority)HSK 7-9
- 闲聊xián liáoto chat, to have a casual conversationHSK 7-9
- 长话短说chángto make a long story short; to cut a long story shortHSK 7-9
- 呼唤hū huànto call out, to shoutHSK 7-9
- 交待jiāo dāito explain, to give an account; to confess (one's crimes or mistakes); to hand over, to entrustHSK 7-9
- 捧pěng(verb) to hold (something) in cupped hands; to offer with both hands; (verb) to flatter; to praise excessively; (classifier) handful; double handfulHSK 6
- 真心话zhēn xīn huàsincere words; words from the heart; the truth (as in speaking frankly)HSK 7-9