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说
shuō
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Local audio pilot: technical checks passed; new candidates still need listening review.
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- pinyin
- shuō
- simplified
- 说
- traditional
- 說
1 · verb
To express meaning with the voice or use a language.
用声音表达意思或使用某种语言。
Use speak English; the past tense is spoke.
Could you speak more slowly?
English pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
你可以说得慢一点吗？
Share this public expressionMandarin pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
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Learn 说 with its example phrase. Mandarin citation form: shuō.
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speak — To express meaning with the voice or use a language.