发话 (fā) — to begin to speak; to start talking; to give oral orders or instructions; to speak angrily (at someone)
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to speak up / to give orders.' Used for issuing instructions (e.g. from a leader) or speaking sternly — not casual conversation. Compare 说话 (everyday 'to speak/talk').
verb
to begin to speakto start talkingto give oral orders or instructionsto speak angrily (at someone)
Examples
- 发话，。Tā gāng xiǎng fā, diàn huà jiù xiǎng le.He was just about to start speaking when the phone rang.
- ，。Lǐng dǎo zài huì shàng fā le yì tōng huà, dà jiā dōu rèn zhēn tīng zhe.The leader gave a speech at the meeting; everyone listened carefully.
- 发话，。Tā duì zhe xià shǔ dà shēng fā, xiǎn de hěn bú nài fán.He spoke angrily to his subordinates, looking very impatient.
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