说 — meaning in English
shuì
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English meaning
- converse verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
- discourse noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
- rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
- say verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
- speak verb To say words out loud; to talk.
Senses
说 is used for these senses in English:
- converse (formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.
- discourse (intransitive) To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
- rebuke (of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.
- say (transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
- speak (intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
converse — full definition
- verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
- adj Reversed in order or relationship; opposite.
- noun The opposite or reverse of something, especially a statement or idea.
discourse — full definition
- noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
- verb To speak or write at length about a subject.