Definition
演说 (yǎnshuō) is a formal verb/noun for delivering a prepared, often lengthy speech to an audience, emphasizing the act of speaking itself. It overlaps with 演讲 (yǎnjiǎng, more common for 'lecture/presentation') and 讲话 (jiǎnghuà, a general 'talk/speech'), but 演说 carries a more formal, public-speaking tone. 发言 (fāyán) is shorter and typically means 'to make a statement' in a meeting or discussion.
verb
to deliver a speechto give a speech
noun
speechaddress
Examples
- 演说。Tā zài bìyè diǎnlǐ shàng fābiǎo le jīngcǎi de yǎn shuō.He delivered a wonderful speech at the graduation ceremony.
- 演说。Zhè chǎng yǎn shuō yíngdé le quán chǎng guānzhòng de rèliè zhǎngshēng.This speech won warm applause from the entire audience.
- 演说。Wǒ bú xíguàn zài hěn duō rén miànqián yǎn shuō.I'm not used to giving speeches in front of many people.
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