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Yaleyín góng
Definition
To deliver a speech or lecture; or the speech or lecture itself.
- to deliver a speech, lecture, or talk
- a speech, lecture, or talk given to an audience
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How it's used
This term carries a formal tone and is typically reserved for structured, public presentations rather than casual conversations. While it can function as a verb, it is more frequently used as a noun in daily life. It implies a one-way flow of information from a speaker to an audience, often in an academic or professional setting.
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He gave a speech in the hall this morning, the content was excellent.
Have you heard that professor's lecture yet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for casual chats or informal sharing of ideas, as it sounds overly stiff and academic. For informal talks or casual presentations, native speakers often prefer using 講嘢 or 分享.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



