讲述 jiǎngshù to talk about
to talk about; to narrate; to give an account
How to remember 讲述: 讲 talk + 述 to express = to talk about.
Characters
How it is used
- To narrate / recount (a story or account) - 讲述自己的经历 (jiǎngshù zìjǐ de jīnglì) recount one's experiences, 这部电影讲述了… the film tells the story of…
- For relating a connected account or story, more formal than 讲 alone; pairs with 故事, 经历.
- Not for stating facts/positions (that's 说明/表明).
Example sentences
- 他给我讲述了他的一生。 Tā gěi wǒ jiǎngshù le tā de yīshēng.He told me the story of his life.