to speak;
to say;
to explain;
theory;
doctrine;
also used in 说 (shui4) meaning 'to persuade'.
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This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.
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Character carried forward
说 will enter as a given-name seed, not as an assumed surname. You will choose the surrounding characters and can remove the source context at any time.