说说
Basic Meaning
v
most common usage; can be used in various contexts like casual conversation or formal speech
to speak; to talk; to say
用话来表达意思。
Words:
Sentences:
- 他喜欢说话，总是很活跃。He likes to talk and is always very lively.
- 请不要说谎，诚实很重要。Please don't lie; honesty is very important.
- 她在会议上做了一个简短的演说。She gave a short speech at the meeting.
v
often used in contexts like instructions or reasoning
to explain; to clarify
解释。
Words:
Sentences:
- 老师详细说明了作业的要求。The teacher explained the homework requirements in detail.
- 我需要你解说一下这个规则。I need you to explain this rule.
n
used as a noun, often in academic or formal discussions
theory; doctrine; opinion
言论，主张。
Words:
学说自圆其说著书立说邪说旧说
Sentences:
- 这个学说在科学界很有影响力。This theory is very influential in the scientific community.
- 他试图自圆其说，但逻辑有问题。He tried to justify his opinion, but the logic was flawed.
v
usually implies mild or informal criticism, not severe reprimand
to scold; to criticize
责备；批评。
Words:
挨说
Sentences:
- 他因为迟到挨说了。He got scolded for being late.
v
traditional usage, less common in modern contexts but still understood
to arrange a marriage; to act as a matchmaker
指说合；介绍。
Words:
说亲说媒说婆家说媳妇
Sentences:
- 邻居阿姨想给他说亲。The neighbor aunt wants to arrange a marriage for him.
- 传统上，媒人负责说媒。Traditionally, matchmakers are responsible for arranging marriages.
v
used in conversations or texts to indicate talking about something
to discuss; to refer to
谈论；意思上指。
Words:
说论说谈
Synonyms:
叙谈
Sentences:
- 他找了各种说辞来为自己的迟到开脱。He came up with all sorts of excuses to justify his lateness.
v
specifically in contexts like drama or performance coaching
to teach; to instruct
讲授。
Words:
说戏
Sentences:
- 导演正在给演员说戏。The director is teaching the actors about the play.
v
used in traditional Chinese performing arts like crosstalk or storytelling
to perform orally; to do verbal performance
用语言表演。
Words:
说相声说评书说学逗唱
Sentences:
- 他擅长说相声，很受欢迎。He is good at performing crosstalk and is very popular.
- 爷爷喜欢听人说评书。Grandpa likes listening to people perform storytelling.
Writing & Component
Radical讠
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Stroke Count9
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