演说 (yǎn shuō) — (verb) to deliver a speech, to give a speech; (noun) speech, address
Definition
演说 (yǎnshuō) is a formal 'speech' or 'to give a speech,' used for major public occasions. Compare 演讲 (more academic/lecture-style), 讲话 (everyday public remarks), 致辞 (formal ceremonial speech).
verb
to deliver a speechto give a speech
noun
speechaddress
Measure word · 场
Examples
- 演说。Tā zài bì yè diǎn lǐ shàng fā biǎo le jīng cǎi de yǎn shuō.He delivered a wonderful speech at the graduation ceremony.
- 演说。Zhè chǎng yǎn shuō yíng dé le quán chǎng guān zhòng de rè liè zhǎng shēng.This speech won warm applause from the entire audience.
- 演说。Wǒ bù xí guàn zài hěn duō rén miàn qián yǎn shuō.I'm not used to giving speeches in front of many people.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.