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    Referring to a speech or lecture with 演讲 (yǎnjiǎng)

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    Structure

    发表 + 演讲 / 演讲 + 中

    Explanation

    The noun 演讲 (yǎnjiǎng) means "speech," "lecture," or "address" and refers to a formal spoken presentation before an audience. It can also be used as a verb meaning "to give a speech" or "to deliver a lecture."

    Examples

    • 校长在毕业典礼上发表了精彩的演讲。

      Xiàozhǎng zài bìyè diǎnlǐ shàng fābiǎo le jīngcǎi de yǎnjiǎng.

      The principal delivered a wonderful speech at the graduation ceremony.

    • 她正在为下周的演讲做准备。

      Tā zhèngzài wèi xià zhōu de yǎnjiǎng zuò zhǔnbèi.

      She is preparing for next week's speech.

    • 他的演讲深深打动了在场的每一个人。

      Tā de yǎnjiǎng shēnshēn dǎdòng le zàichǎng de měi yī ge rén.

      His speech deeply moved everyone present.

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