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The traditional character "講" is structured with the semantic component "言" meaning speech and the phonetic component "冓", while the simplified form "讲" replaces these with "讠", a simplified version of "言", and "井" as a phonetic element. Originally, the character conveyed meanings related to formal discussion, deliberation, or negotiation, stemming from its association with speech. Over centuries, its usage expanded to include explaining, instructing, and emphasizing, as seen in modern terms like "讲课" for lecturing or "讲究" for being particular about something.
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我们讲中文。
他讲话很慢。
妈妈给我讲故事。
请你讲解这个问题。
老师讲课时很认真。
他讲究穿着。
他们讲和了。
讲道理，这件事是你的错。