gong2 seot6講述讲述
Jyutpinggong2 seot6
Yalegóng seuht
Definition
To narrate, recount, or give an account of a story or event.
writtencommunication
How it's used
This term is significantly more formal than the everyday verb 講. It is typically reserved for structured storytelling, official reports, or explaining a sequence of events in a coherent manner. You will rarely hear it in casual small talk, where people would simply use 講或者話俾人聽.
Examples
He narrated the whole incident in great detail.
Can you give an account of what happened at that time?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual conversation where it sounds overly stiff or academic. It is not a direct substitute for the simple act of speaking or chatting.
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Grammar guides
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