讲 Stroke Order — How to Write 讲
讲 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
讲 Radical and Character Components
讲 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 井 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 4 more strokes
讲 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiǎng
Meanings of 讲 in Chinese
1
jiǎng讲
To speak, to talk, to explain, or to tell (a story, etc.).
他正在给大家讲一个有趣的故事。
He is telling everyone an interesting story.
To speak, explain, or lecture about something; to teach.
王老师正在给学生们讲课。
Teacher Wang is currently giving a lecture to the students.
To emphasize a certain aspect or principle and strive to achieve or maintain it, often implying a focus on quality, efficiency, or harmony.
我们公司非常讲效率，总是追求在最短的时间内完成任务。
Our company highly values efficiency, always striving to complete tasks in the shortest possible time.
To negotiate or discuss terms, often for reconciliation or reaching an agreement.
他们之间有些误会，需要找个时间坐下来好好讲一讲。
There are some misunderstandings between them; they need to find some time to sit down and talk things through properly.
to negotiate; to bargain; to discuss conditions
买东西的时候，你可以试着讲讲价。
When buying things, you can try to bargain.
Common Words and Phrases with 讲
1
To preach or deliver a sermon, especially on religious doctrines.
牧师每周日都会在教堂讲道，分享信仰的智慧。
The pastor delivers a sermon in the church every Sunday, sharing the wisdom of faith.
2
An opinion, viewpoint, or the way something is phrased.
关于这次活动，每个人的讲法都不尽相同，我们需要汇总大家的意见。
Regarding this event, everyone's viewpoint is not entirely the same, and we need to collect everyone's opinions.
3
Lecture notes or a draft for a speech, report, or lesson.
他花了好几个小时才把讲稿写完，以便在会议上流畅地发表。
He spent several hours finishing the draft of his speech so he could deliver it smoothly at the conference.
4
storytelling; the act of telling a story
每晚睡前，妈妈都会给孩子们讲故事，让他们在美好的想象中入睡。
Every night before bed, Mom tells stories to the children, letting them fall asleep in beautiful imagination.
5
To reconcile; to make peace; to settle a dispute.
兄弟俩吵架后，经过父母的劝说，终于决定讲和了。
After an argument, the two brothers finally decided to make peace following their parents' persuasion.
6
to make a speech; to deliver an address; a talk
他在台上发表了一场精彩的讲话，赢得了观众的掌声。
He delivered a wonderful speech on stage, earning applause from the audience.
7
To negotiate or haggle over the price of something; to bargain.
在旧货市场买东西的时候，我喜欢跟卖家讲价钱。
When shopping at the flea market, I like to bargain with the sellers.
8
explain; interpret
老师正在向同学们讲解这道数学题的解法。
The teacher is explaining the solution to this math problem to the students.
9
A guide or an interpreter who explains exhibits or provides a tour.
博物馆的讲解员正在向游客介绍历史文物。
The museum docent is introducing historical artifacts to visitors.
10
To be particular about; to pay attention to detail or quality; exquisite.
她对食物的搭配很讲究，总是能做出美味又健康的菜肴。
She is very particular about food pairing, always able to make delicious and healthy dishes.
11
to give a lecture or a class
王老师今天下午要给学生们讲课。
Teacher Wang is going to give a lecture to the students this afternoon.
12
To reason with someone; to be reasonable or to listen to reason.
我们应该讲理，不要无理取闹。
We should be reasonable and not make trouble without cause.
13
to explain or clarify
请你讲明一下这项规定的具体内容。
Please explain the specific content of this regulation clearly.
14
to comment on and appraise
老师对同学们的作文进行了详细的讲评
The teacher gave a detailed critique of the students' essays.
15
To explain something clearly and thoroughly, often to clarify its meaning or significance.
请你把你的想法讲清楚，这样我们才能理解。
Please explain your thoughts clearly so that we can understand.
More words with 讲
- yán演jiǎng讲A public speech or lecture.
- xuān宣jiǎng讲Lecture, Give a talk
- bō播jiǎng讲To broadcast a speech or narration.
- mò莫jiǎng讲let alone
- chuàn串jiǎng讲Summary lecture, Review session
- jiǎng讲shù述narrate, tell
- jiǎng讲zuò座lecture, seminar
- jiǎng讲dào到speaking of, mentioning
- jiǎng讲jīng经Preach, Lecture
- jiǎng讲shòu授teach, lecture
- tīng听jiǎng讲attend a lecture, listen to a talk
- jiǎng讲chū出speak out, say
- jiǎng讲qiú求stress, emphasize
- jiǎng讲táng堂lecture hall, auditorium
- jiáng讲yǎn演speech, lecture
- jiǎng讲chéng诚xìn信Be honest, Uphold integrity
- jiǎng讲dào道lǐ理to reason, be reasonable
- jiǎng讲qīng清chu楚explain clearly, make clear
- jiǎng讲tái台podium, rostrum
- yǎn演jiáng讲gǎo稿speech, speech script
Idioms with 讲
- jiǎng讲gǔ古lùn论jīn今discuss past and present
- jiǎng讲jīng经shuō说fǎ法preach sermons and expound doctrines
- mán蛮bù不jiǎng讲lǐ理brutally unreasonable
- wǔ五jiǎng讲sì四měi美five stresses and four points of beauty
- jiǎng讲shì是shuō说fēi非gossip about others' faults
- jiǎng讲xìn信xiū修mù睦uphold good faith and cultivate harmony
- gāo高tóu头jiǎng讲zhāng章highly annotated scholarly work
- kǒu口jiǎng讲zhǐ指huà划explain with words and gestures
- kǒu口jiǎng讲zhǐ指huà画explain verbally with gestures
- jiǎng讲wén文zhāng张zì字use ornate and exaggerated language
- kǒu口jiǎng讲shǒu手huà画explain vividly with words and gestures
- tóu投gē戈jiǎng讲yì艺pursue learning amidst military duties
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Open the tool →Questions about 讲
What does 讲 mean in Chinese?
讲 (jiǎng) means “To speak” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 讲?
讲 is pronounced jiǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 讲 have?
讲 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 讲?
讲 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 讲?
The radical of 讲 is 讠, and 讲 is a phono-semantic compound.
