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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "to speak" with 发言 (fāyán)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    在 + Event/Place + 发言

    Explanation

    发言 (fāyán) means "to speak" or "to make a statement," typically in a formal or public setting. It can also function as a noun meaning "a speech" or "remarks." For example, 在会上发言 means "to speak at a meeting."

    Examples

    • 会议上每个人都有机会发言。

      Huìyì shàng měi gè rén dōu yǒu jīhuì fāyán.

      Everyone had a chance to speak at the meeting.

    • 总统就这件事发表了公开发言。

      Zǒngtǒng jiù zhè jiàn shì fābiǎole gōngkāi fāyán.

      The president made a public statement on this matter.

    • 她在发言中提到了教育改革的重要性。

      Tā zài fāyán zhōng tídàole jiàoyù gǎigé de zhòngyàoxìng.

      In her speech, she mentioned the importance of education reform.

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