演讲 yǎnjiǎng to give a lecture
to give a lecture; to make a speech
How to remember 演讲: 演 perform + 讲 talk = to give a lecture.
Characters
How it is used
- To give a speech/lecture - 发表演讲 (fābiǎo yǎnjiǎng) to deliver a speech, 演讲比赛 a speech contest.
- 演讲 is a prepared public address; 讲话 (jiǎnghuà) is more general 'to speak/a talk,' 讲座 (jiǎngzuò) is an academic lecture series.
- Both noun and verb: 精彩的演讲 (jīngcǎi de yǎnjiǎng) a brilliant speech.
- 演讲稿 (yǎnjiǎng gǎo) = the text/script of a speech.
Example sentences
- 他在讲台上发表演讲。 Tā zài jiǎngtái shàng fābiǎo yǎnjiǎng.He's standing at the dais making a speech.
- 他的演讲让我很无聊。 Tā de yǎnjiǎng ràng wǒ hěn wúliáo.I was bored with his speech.
- 他的演讲持续了三个小时。 Tā de yǎnjiǎng chíxù le sāngè xiǎoshí.His speech lasted three hours.