讲述

• Pinyin: jiǎng shù
• Hanzi breakdown: 讲 = 讠(speech) + 井 — to speak; 述 = 辶 (walk) + 术 (method) — to narrate, relate

Meaning

To narrate; to recount; to tell. Recounting events, stories, or experiences in detail.

Used for telling stories, recounting experiences, or narrating events. Common in journalism, literature, and personal accounts. Often appears in phrases like 讲述自己的经历 (recount one's experiences). More literary than 说 or 告诉, implies a structured narrative.

Examples

1. 老兵向年轻人讲述了他在战争中的亲身经历。 The veteran recounted his personal experiences during the war to the young people.
2. 这部纪录片讲述了一个普通家庭三代人的故事。 This documentary tells the story of three generations of an ordinary family.
3. 她用平静的语气讲述了那段痛苦的往事。 She recounted that painful past in a calm tone.

Usage Guide

Context: storytelling, journalism, personal narratives

Tone: narrative

Do Say

• 他讲述了创业初期的艰辛。(He recounted the hardships of the early days of starting his business.)
• 这本书讲述的是一个真实的故事。(This book tells a true story.)

Don't Say

• 用'讲述'传达简单信息 (Don't use 讲述 to convey simple information — use 告诉 or 说; 讲述 implies a longer narrative)

Origin & History

Composed of 讲 (to speak) + 述 (to narrate, state). Both emphasize verbal communication, with 述 adding the sense of relating or recounting.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal