Definition
讲述 (jiǎng shù) means 'to narrate, to give an account' — it's more formal and structured than 讲 (jiǎng, 'to speak/tell'), and is used for telling stories or experiences in detail. Compared to 叙述 (xù shù), which is more literary and often written, 讲述 is common in both speech and writing for recounting events.
verb
to narrateto give an accountto tell (a story or experience)
Examples
- 讲述。Zhè bù diànyǐng jiǎng shùle yí gè gǎnrén de àiqíng gùshi.This movie tells a touching love story.
- 讲述。Tā jiǎng shùle zìjǐ xiǎoshíhou de shēnghuó jīnglì.He described his childhood life experiences.
- 讲述。Zhè běn shū jiǎng shùle gǔdài Zhōngguó de lìshǐ.This book narrates the history of ancient China.
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