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    Expressing 'to tell' with 讲 (jiǎng)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    讲 + Object / 讲起 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 讲 (jiǎng) means 'to tell,' 'to speak,' or 'to explain.' It is used for narrating stories, giving talks, or explaining ideas. It is similar to 说 but often implies a more structured or extended form of speech, such as storytelling or lecturing.

    Examples

    • 奶奶最喜欢给我们讲小时候的故事。

      Nǎinai zuì xǐhuan gěi wǒmen jiǎng xiǎoshíhou de gùshi.

      Grandma loves telling us stories from her childhood.

    • 你能讲清楚一点吗？我没太听懂。

      Nǐ néng jiǎng qīngchu yìdiǎn ma? Wǒ méi tài tīng dǒng.

      Can you explain it more clearly? I didn't quite understand.

    • 今天老师讲了一个很有意思的话题。

      Jīntiān lǎoshī jiǎng le yí ge hěn yǒu yìsi de huàtí.

      Today the teacher talked about a very interesting topic.

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