致辞 (zhì cí) — to deliver a speech (at a formal occasion)
Definition
致辞 is a formal verb for giving a short speech, often at an opening, ceremony, or celebration. Compared with 演说, a 致辞 is usually shorter and more ceremonial; 讲话 covers speeches more broadly.
verb
to deliver a speech (at a formal occasion)
Examples
- 致辞。Tā zài dà huì shàng zhì cí.He delivered a speech at the conference.
- 。Tā zhì le yí gè hěn cháng de cí.He gave a very long speech.
- 致辞。Qǐng dǒng shì zhǎng zhì cí.Please invite the chairman to give a speech.
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