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发言

fā yán

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to make a speech
  • statement
  • utterance

Definition

发表言论；讲话。

to speak; to make a speech; statement. Also used as a noun meaning 'speech' or 'remark'.

Usage

常指在正式场合或会议中发表意见或讲话。也可泛指开口说话。

Often used to refer to expressing opinions or giving a speech in formal occasions or meetings. It can also generally mean to speak.

Examples

  • 1 他在会议上发了言。 (He made a speech at the meeting.)
  • 2 请各位代表依次发言。 (Representatives are requested to speak in turn.)
  • 3 他的发言很精彩。 (His speech was wonderful.)
  • 4 自由发言时间，大家可以畅所欲言。 (During free discussion time, everyone can speak freely.)
  • 5 她很少在公开场合发言。 (She rarely speaks in public.)

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