讲 (jiǎng) - to speak & to explain
讲 · jiǎng
to speak;
to explain;
to discuss;
to negotiate;
to emphasize;
to pay attention to
to speakto explainto discuss
Usage highlights
to lectureto tell a storyto speakto explainto negotiateto pay attention to
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The teacher is explaining the lesson (讲课).
- Let me tell you a story (讲故事).
- They are negotiating the terms (讲条件).
- He pays great attention to hygiene (讲卫生).
Collocations
- to lecture(讲课)
- to tell a story(讲故事)
- to speak(讲话)
- to explain(讲解)
- to negotiate(讲价)
- to pay attention to(讲卫生)
Idioms
- High-sounding words(高谈阔论)
- To speak frankly and sincerely(讲信修睦)
- To speak reasonably and argue logically(讲理辩论)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese culture, '讲' emphasizes not just speaking but proper communication with reason and etiquette.
- The character reflects Confucian values of proper speech and reasoned discussion in social interactions.