讲 (jiǎng) — how to say "to speak" in Chinese

To speak, to tell

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Speech

#149 · yán · 2 strokes

Examples

得很清楚,所以大家都听懂了。

He explained very clearly, so everyone understood.

得很清楚。

You speak very clearly.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 讲 (jiǎng) — to speak, to tell

[Jiǎng-] Jungle Book🐍 found a talking snake who sat by his side, ready to tell him tales 讲 of the mystical jungle. The snake used its 讠mouth to whisper exciting stories, each one making Jungle laugh and marvel.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to speak" in Chinese?

"to speak" in Chinese is 讲 (jiǎng).

What does 讲 mean in English?

讲 (jiǎng) means "To speak, to tell".

How is 讲 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiǎng (written as jiang). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "to speak" in Chinese characters?

It is written 讲.

What HSK level is 讲?

讲 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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