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讲 (jiǎng) vs 说 (shuō) — use 讲 when emphasizing formal speech or explanation, while 说 is more general for casual conversation.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 講 (jiǎng); mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. It is often paired with words like '話' (huà, words) to form phrases like 講話 (jiǎng huà, to speak), and is typically used in more formal contexts.
Though 講 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it is relevant for learners at HSK Level 3 and above due to its usage in daily conversations and academic contexts. Focus on combining it with other vocabulary related to communication and education.
Learners sometimes confuse 講 (jiǎng) with 說 (shuō), using them interchangeably in all contexts. For example, saying '我在說課' (Wǒ zài shuō kè) instead of '我在講課' (Wǒ zài jiǎng kè) is incorrect; use 講 for lectures and formal talks.
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Etymology of 講
Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 井 represents the sound. Simplified form of 講.
speech
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Case file: 講
Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 井 represents the sound. Simplified form of 講.
- 1The meaning half言 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half冓 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayspeech
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say talk, speech, lecture; to speak, to explain in Chinese
“talk, speech, lecture; to speak, to explain” in Chinese is講
The character 講 (jiǎng) means 'to talk' or 'to speak,' often in the context of giving a speech or a lecture. It is commonly used when discussing explaining concepts, delivering talks, or engaging in conversation, and carries a formal nuance when used in educational or professional settings.
When to use 講
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 講 (jiǎng); mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. It is often paired with words like '話' (huà, words) to form phrases like 講話 (jiǎng huà, to speak), and is typically used in more formal contexts.
講 or something close to it
讲 (jiǎng) vs 说 (shuō) — use 讲 when emphasizing formal speech or explanation, while 说 is more general for casual conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 講 (jiǎng) with 說 (shuō), using them interchangeably in all contexts. For example, saying '我在說課' (Wǒ zài shuō kè) instead of '我在講課' (Wǒ zài jiǎng kè) is incorrect; use 講 for lectures and formal talks.
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Word Family of 講
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Frequently Asked Questions about 講
You can say '他在講課' (Tā zài jiǎng kè), which means 'He is giving a lecture.'
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