百
Bǎi
100, hundred
说话 (shuō huà) — how to say "to speak" in Chinese
说话
To speak, to talk, to tell
Character composition
说
to speak, to say
话
speech, words
Radicals / Keys
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 2 strokes
Examples
上课的时候别说话，认真听。
Don't talk during class, listen carefully.
别说话
Don't talk.
Mnemonic
[shuō huà-] Shrek finds a magic talking hat labeled 说话. 🎩🗣️ "Shrek, tell me a story to unveil my secrets!" the hat whispers. Shrek grins and starts speaking about his swamp adventures, and the hat begins to reveal its magical surprises.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to speak" in Chinese?
"to speak" in Chinese is 说话 (shuō huà).
What does 说话 mean in English?
说话 (shuō huà) means "To speak, to talk, to tell".
How is 说话 pronounced?
It is pronounced shuō huà (written as shuo hua, shuohua). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "to speak" in Chinese characters?
It is written 说话.
What HSK level is 说话?
说话 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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