演讲 (yǎn jiǎng) — to give a speech, to lecture
Definition
演讲 is a formal verb for delivering a prepared speech or lecture, typically at a meeting or public event. More formal and complete than 发言 (which is shorter remarks in a discussion), and broader than 报告 (which usually reports on findings).
verb
to give a speechto lecture
Examples
- 。Tā míng tiān yào zài huì yì shàng yǎn jiǎng.He will give a speech at the meeting tomorrow.
- 演讲。Tā yǎn jiǎng le yí gè xiǎo shí.He gave a speech for an hour.
- 演讲。Tā xǐ huan zài dà jiā miàn qián yǎn jiǎng.He likes to give speeches in front of everyone.
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