speak in Chinese
speak in Chinese is 说, 说话 — speak means to say words out loud; to talk.
speak in Chinese
说
Pronounced: shuì
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
说话
Pronounced: shuō huà
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
What does "speak" mean?
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verb To say words out loud; to talk.
"Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you."
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verb To be able to communicate in a particular language.
"My neighbour speaks Polish and a little Spanish."
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verb To give a speech or address a group.
"The head teacher will speak to the whole school at assembly."
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verb To express or reveal something without words.
"The old photographs speak of a happier time in the family."
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speak in a sentence
- Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you.
- She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
- My neighbour speaks Polish and a little Spanish.
- Do you speak English, or shall I find someone who does?
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What is "speak" in Chinese?
"speak" in Chinese is 说, 说话. speak means: To say words out loud; to talk.
How do you pronounce 说?
"speak" in Chinese is 说, pronounced "shuì".
How do you use "speak" in a sentence?
Example: "Please speak clearly so that everyone at the back can hear you." In Chinese, "speak" is 说, 说话.
Are there other ways to say "speak" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "speak": 说, 说话.
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