演
说

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The word "演说" is formed by combining the character "演", meaning to perform or deliver, with the character "说", meaning to speak; this results in a compound where "演" modifies "说" to specify the act of delivering a formal speech or lecture.

Example Sentences Hide

他的演说很有力量。

Tā de yǎnshuō hěn yǒu lìliàng.

His speech was very powerful.

总统发表了关于经济的演说。

Zǒngtǒng fābiǎo le guānyú jīngjì de yǎnshuō.

The president delivered a speech about the economy。

这位政治家的演说鼓舞了在场的所有人。

Zhè wèi zhèngzhìjiā de yǎnshuō gǔwǔ le zàichǎng de suǒyǒu rén.

This politician's speech inspired everyone present.

她在毕业典礼上的演说既幽默又充满智慧。

Tā zài bìyè diǎnlǐ shàng de yǎnshuō jì yōumò yòu chōngmǎn zhìhuì.

Her speech at the graduation ceremony was both humorous and full of wisdom.

为了这次重要的演说，他精心准备了演讲稿和演示文稿。

Wèile zhè cì zhòngyào de yǎnshuō, tā jīngxīn zhǔnbèi le yǎnjiǎnggǎo hé yǎnshì wéngǎo.

For this important speech, he meticulously prepared both the script and the presentation slides.

Word Definition - 演说

yǎn shuō speech; to deliver a speech

Individual Character Details

演 yǎn
说 shuì, shuō, shuō