(jiǎng)

HSK 26 strokesTrad.

to speak

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Character information

Pinyin
jiǎng
Meaning
to speak; to explain; to negotiate; to emphasize; to be particular about; as far as sth is concerned; speech; lecture
Strokes
6
HSK level
HSK 2
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰讠井

In this compound, the meaning comes from (speech); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

6 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

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tīngjiǎng
HSK 2

to attend a lecture

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yǎnjiǎng
HSK 4

to give a lecture; to make a speech

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jiǎngzuò
HSK 4

course of lectures; lecture series

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jiǎngjiū
HSK 4

to pay particular attention to

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jiǎngxué
HSK 7-9

to lecture (on branch of learning)

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zhǔjiǎng

to give a lecture; to lecture on

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luànjiǎng

to talk nonsense; nonsense!

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láijiǎng

as to; considering; for

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