Everyday characterSound

说

shuō

speak; say

Frequency
#24Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

兑 duì gave an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Words 2

  • 说shuōspeak; sayHSK 1 Estimated
  • 说话shuōhuàspeak; talkHSK 2 Estimated

Sentences 3

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  • 我会说汉语。Wǒ huì shuō Hànyǔ.I can speak Chinese.
  • 他的汉语说得很好。Tā de Hànyǔ shuō de hěn hǎo.He speaks Chinese very well.
  • 你慢慢说,我听不懂。Nǐ mànmàn shuō, wǒ tīng bu dǒng.Please speak slowly, I don't understand.