演
讲

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The word "演讲" is formed by combining the characters "演" and "讲". "演" is composed of the water radical (氵) and the phonetic component "寅", conveying notions of development or performance, while "讲" combines the speech radical (讠) with "井", indicating speaking or explaining. Together, they create a compound meaning "to give a speech", where "演" emphasizes the performative aspect and "讲" the verbal exposition.

Example Sentences Hide

他的演讲很精彩。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng hěn jīngcǎi.

English translation: His speech is very wonderful.

我明天有一个演讲。

Wǒ míngtiān yǒu yī gè yǎnjiǎng.

English translation: I have a speech tomorrow.

她关于环保的演讲很有趣。

Tā guānyú huánbǎo de yǎnjiǎng hěn yǒuqù.

English translation: Her speech about environmental protection is very interesting.

听完他的演讲后，我深受启发。

Tīng wán tā de yǎnjiǎng hòu, wǒ shēn shòu qǐfā.

English translation: After listening to his speech, I was deeply inspired.

这位著名教授的演讲总是能吸引大量观众。

Zhè wèi zhùmíng jiàoshòu de yǎnjiǎng zǒngshì néng xīyǐn dàliàng guānzhòng.

English translation: This famous professor's speeches always attract a large audience.

Word Definition - 演讲

yǎn jiǎng to give a lecture; to make a speech

Individual Character Details

演 yǎn
讲 jiǎng