jin2 syut3演説演说
Jyutpingjin2 syut3
Yaleyín syut
Definition
An address or formal speech delivered to an audience.
neutralcommunicationwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal, public addresses rather than casual conversation or casual sharing of opinions. It carries a sense of gravity and preparation, typically occurring in professional, political, or academic settings. While it functions as a noun, it is most frequently encountered in the verb phrase 發表演説.
Measure word
pin1篇pīnExamples
Are you ready to listen to his speech yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday talking or casual presentations, as it sounds overly stiff and formal for those contexts. For informal talks or simple presentations, use 講嘢 or 介紹 instead.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
