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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

  1. verb To talk with someone; to have a conversation.
  2. adj Reversed in order or relationship; opposite.
  3. noun The opposite or reverse of something, especially a statement or idea.

discourse — full definition

  1. noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
  2. verb To speak or write at length about a subject.

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