Definition
声言 is a formal verb meaning 'to claim, declare, or profess' — it's used in written or official contexts (news, legal statements, public announcements) to report what someone asserts, often with a tone of formality or emphasis. Unlike 说 (say) or 告诉 (tell), 声言 carries a stronger sense of making a public or authoritative statement. It's typically followed by a clause or a direct quote.
v.
to claimto declareto profess (formally or publicly)
Examples
- 声言。Tā shēng yán zìjǐ cóngwèi cānyù nà jiàn shì.He claimed that he had never been involved in that matter.
- 声言。Zhèngfǔ shēng yán jiāng cǎiqǔ yíqiè bìyào cuòshī.The government declared that it would take all necessary measures.
- 声言。Tā zài fǎtíng shàng shēng yán zìjǐ wúzuì.He declared himself innocent in court.
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