演讲 (yǎnjiǎng)

演讲 refers to a formal speech or lecture given to an audience, or the act of giving such a speech.

Meanings

[noun] speech; lecture; a formal address given to an audience
[verb] to give a speech; to deliver a lecture

Example Sentences

他在大会上做了一次精彩的演讲。 Tā zài dàhuì shàng zuò le yī cì jīngcǎi de yǎnjiǎng. He gave a wonderful speech at the conference.

我需要为明天的演讲做充分准备。 Wǒ xūyào wèi míngtiān de yǎnjiǎng zuò chōngfèn zhǔnbèi. I need to prepare thoroughly for tomorrow's speech.

演讲比赛将于下周举行。 Yǎnjiǎng bǐsài jiāng yú xià zhōu jǔxíng. The speech competition will be held next week.

他在台上演讲时非常自信。 Tā zài tái shàng yǎnjiǎng shí fēicháng zìxìn. He was very confident when giving his speech on stage.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
演讲比赛	speech competition
做演讲	to give a speech
演讲稿	speech draft/script
公开演讲	public speech

Usage Notes

演讲 implies a prepared, formal speech delivered to an audience. It is more formal than 讲话 (to speak/address) and more structured than 发言 (to make a remark). 演讲稿 means the written draft of a speech. Common in academic, political, and competitive contexts.

Memory Hook

演 means "to perform/act" and 讲 means "to speak": an 演讲 is a performance of speaking, a polished act of public address.