Definition
发言 (fā yán) is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to make a speech' in a formal meeting or discussion. Compared to 演讲 (yǎn jiǎng, a prepared lecture) or 演说 (yǎn shuō, a formal oration), 发言 is often a shorter statement of opinion. The verb can split: e.g., 发过一次言.
verb
to make a speechto speak (in a formal setting)
noun
a speecha statement
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 发炎fā yánsound-aliketo become inflamed; inflammation
Examples
- 发言。Tā zài huì shàng fā yán le shí fēnzhōng.He spoke for ten minutes at the meeting.
- ，。Wǒ fā guò yí cì yán, dàn shíjiān hěn duǎn.I gave a speech once, but it was very short.
- 发言。Qǐng zhǔnbèi yí gè jiǎnduǎn de fā yán.Please prepare a short speech.
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