发言 (fā yán) — (verb) to make a speech, to speak (in a formal setting); (noun) a speech, a statement
Definition
发言 (fāyán) means 'to speak / a statement,' usually in a meeting or formal setting, often brief and on the record. Lighter than 演讲 (a longer prepared speech) and 讲话 (often a leader's address); 言论 refers to published opinions or views.
verb
to make a speechto speak (in a formal setting)
noun
a speecha statement
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
Examples
- 发言。Tā zài huì shàng fā yán le shí fēn zhōng.He spoke for ten minutes at the meeting.
- ，。Wǒ fā guò yí cì yán, dàn shí jiān hěn duǎn.I gave a speech once, but it was very short.
- 发言。Qǐng zhǔn bèi yí gè jiǎn duǎn de fā yán.Please prepare a short speech.
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