演说 yǎnshuō speech
speech; to deliver a speech
How to remember 演说: 演 perform + 说 say = speech.
Characters
How it is used
- A formal public speech/address, and to deliver one - 发表演说 (fābiǎo yǎnshuō) to give a speech.
- Slightly more literary/formal than 演讲 (yǎnjiǎng), which is the more common everyday word for a lecture or speech.
- Typically political or ceremonial oratory; measure phrase 一场演说 (yì chǎng yǎnshuō).
Example sentences
- 他的演说打动了我们。 Tā de yǎnshuō dǎdòng le wǒmen.His speech moved us.
- 她的演说感动了听众。 Tā de yǎnshuō gǎndòng le tīngzhòng.Her speech moved the audience.
- 演讲者精彩的演说给我们留下了深刻的印象。 Yǎnjiǎngzhě jīngcǎi de yǎnshuō gěi wǒmen liúxià le shēnkè de yìnxiàng.We were deeply impressed by the lecturer's eloquent speech.