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演说

演說
yǎnshuō
noun HSK 7-9 #6,407

Measure Word

一场演说 chǎng

Meanings

  1. 1 speech
  2. 2 address
  3. 3 oration

Characters

演
yǎn
to perform; to deliver
说
shuō
to speak; to talk
To deliver speech - a formal speech or address

Examples

HSK 3
他发表了一场精彩的演说。
Tā fābiǎo le yī chǎng jīngcǎi de yǎnshuō.
He delivered a brilliant speech.
HSK 6
总统的演说打动了在场的每一个人。
Zǒngtǒng de yǎnshuō dǎdòng le zàichǎng de měi yīgè rén.
The president's speech moved everyone present.

Tips

usage
演说 is more formal than 演讲. Both mean 'speech,' but 演说 has a more literary, grand tone - think political addresses or historical speeches.

Stroke Order

演 yǎn
说 shuō