致辞

致辭

zhìcí

verb HSK 7-9 #17,218

Meanings

1 to make a speech; to address (an audience)
2 a speech; an address

Characters

to express; to convey

words; speech; rhetoric

Examples

HSK 5

校长在毕业典礼上致辞。

Xiàozhǎng zài bìyè diǎnlǐ shàng zhìcí.

The principal gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

HSK 7-9

新郎向来宾致辞表示感谢。

Xīnláng xiàng láibīn zhìcí biǎoshì gǎnxiè.

The groom addressed the guests to express his gratitude.

Tips

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Formal and ceremonial. Used for speeches at weddings, graduations, openings, and other official events. More formal than 讲话.

Stroke Order

致 zhì

辞 cí