How do you say "presentation" in Chinese?

演讲

yǎn jiǎng

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "presentation" is 演讲 (yǎn jiǎng).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "yǎn jiǎng" — third tone, then third tone — where dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop.

Writing and usage

演讲 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

他向全班做了演讲。

tā xiàng quán bān zuò le yǎn jiǎng 。

He gave a presentation to the class.

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How to remember 演讲

Think of the scene from "He gave a presentation to the class"; it pairs naturally with the sound "yǎn jiǎng".

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Questions about 演讲

How do you pronounce 演讲?

Try saying "yǎn jiǎng" — third tone, then third tone — where dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop.

Is 演讲 formal or casual?

演讲 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 演讲 used in Chinese?

演讲 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 他向全班做了演讲。 (He gave a presentation to the class.).

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