begin lecturing; start a speech
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Meanings
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to begin lecturing; to start a speech or storytelling session
Used in academic, public speaking, or traditional storytelling contexts. Can refer to the start of a course, a formal address, or the beginning of a story by a professional storyteller.
Jiào教
shòu授
míng明
tiān天
zhèng正
shì式
kāi开
jiǎng讲
zhè这
mén门
xīn新
kè课
。
The professor will officially begin teaching this new course tomorrow.
Shuō说
shū书
xiān先
sheng生
yī一
pāi拍
xǐng醒
mù木
，
dà大
shēng声
shuō说
dào道
：
"
kāi开
jiǎng讲
！
"
The storyteller clapped the wooden block and announced loudly, "Let the story begin!"
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Xiào校
zhǎng长
zài在
kāi开
xué学
diǎn典
lǐ礼
shàng上
kāi开
jiǎng讲
，
gǔ鼓
lì励
xīn新
shēng生
nǔ努
lì力
xué学
xí习
。
The principal gave the opening address at the opening ceremony, encouraging new students to study hard.