speak deliberately and clearly; measured speech
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1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
speaking in a measured and distinct manner; pronouncing each word clearly and deliberately
Used to describe someone who speaks slowly, clearly, and deliberately, often implying a serious or formal tone. Can be used positively for clarity or negatively if perceived as too slow or pedantic.
Tā他
yī一
zì字
yī一
bǎn板
de地
niàn念
zhe着
pàn判
jué决
shū书
，
shēng声
yīn音
hóng洪
liàng亮
ér而
qīng清
xī晰
。
He read the verdict in a measured, distinct manner, his voice loud and clear.
Lǎo老
rén人
yī一
zì字
yī一
bǎn板
de地
jiǎng讲
shù述
zhe着
dāng当
nián年
de的
jīng经
lì历
，
shēng生
pà怕
lòu漏
diào掉
rèn任
hé何
xì细
jié节
。
The old man recounted his experiences from that year slowly and deliberately, afraid of omitting any detail.
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Jǐn尽
guǎn管
xīn心
lǐ里
hěn很
zhāo着
jí急
，
tā他
hái还
shi是
yī一
zì字
yī一
bǎn板
de地
bǎ把
shì事
qing情
shuō说
wán完
le了
。
Despite being anxious, he still finished explaining the matter in a clear, deliberate manner.