说

shuō

to speak; to say

Dictionary entry

to speak; to talk; to say; to explain; to comment; to scold; to tell off

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说

See it in sentences

你在说什么?

Nǐ zài shuō shénme?

English

What are you saying?

老师说,明天上课。

Lǎoshī shuō, míngtiān shàngkè.

English

The teacher says we have class tomorrow.

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  • 说汉语speak Chinese
  • 说中文speak Chinese
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