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speech in Chinese

speech in Chinese is 讲话, 演說 — speech means the ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

speech in Chinese

讲话
noun
Pronounced: jiǎng huà
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
演說
noun
Pronounced: yǎn shuō
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

What does "speech" mean?

  1. noun The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.
    "Babies begin to develop speech at around the end of their first year."
  2. noun A formal talk given aloud to an audience.
    "The best man gave a funny speech at the wedding."
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speech in a sentence

  • Babies begin to develop speech at around the end of their first year.
  • The stroke temporarily affected his speech.
  • The best man gave a funny speech at the wedding.
  • He felt nervous before giving his speech to the whole school.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "speech" in Chinese?
"speech" in Chinese is 讲话, 演說. speech means: The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.
How do you pronounce 讲话?
"speech" in Chinese is 讲话, pronounced "jiǎng huà".
How do you use "speech" in a sentence?
Example: "Babies begin to develop speech at around the end of their first year." In Chinese, "speech" is 讲话, 演說.
Are there other ways to say "speech" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "speech": 讲话, 演說.
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