讲
speak; explain; discuss; negotiate; emphasize
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to speak; to tell; to say
Used when referring to expressing thoughts or telling stories.
Mom is telling stories to the child.
He was so happy that he couldn't speak.
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Please clearly explain what happened.
The teacher is talking about her travel experiences.
He told a joke in fluent Chinese.
verb
to explain; to interpret; to lecture on
Used when explaining concepts, teaching, or interpreting meanings.
Teacher Wang is explaining grammar.
This character has several different interpretations.
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The professor spent three classes explaining this theory.
This book mainly discusses the importance of environmental protection.
He explained the complex problem clearly using simple language.
verb
to negotiate; to bargain; to discuss
Often used in commercial contexts when discussing prices.
We need to discuss the details of the contract.
You can bargain when shopping in the market.
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They are negotiating the price, hoping to get it cheaper.
We agreed to go watch a movie together tomorrow.
After several rounds of negotiations, both parties finally agreed on the terms.
preposition
concerning; regarding; speaking of
Used to introduce a topic for comparison or discussion.
Speaking of skills, he's better than me; regarding experience, I have more than him.
Concerning the weather, today is perfect for going out for a walk.
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Regarding grades, our class ranks first in the grade.
Speaking of prices, this store is very competitive.
Regarding distance, the subway station is very close from here.
verb
to emphasize; to stress; to pay attention to
Used when indicating the importance of something.
We should emphasize hygiene and wash hands frequently.
This company places great emphasis on credibility.
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When studying, we should pay attention to methods, not just rely on effort.
Teamwork requires emphasizing unity and helping each other.
Doing business requires emphasizing honesty; you can't deceive customers.
noun
a surname
Used when referring to someone with the surname Jiang.
My teacher's surname is Jiang; we all call him Teacher Jiang.
Mr. Jiang is the general manager of our company.
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Do you know Jiang Hua? He was my college classmate.
The Jiang family's children are all very smart.
The surname Jiang is not very common in China.