shuō​shū

to tell stories

说书 說書 shuō//shū
to tell stories
To perform traditional storytelling, often accompanied by music or stylized rhythms; common forms include 评书 píng​shū and 弹词 tán​cí.
to explain a text
(literary) To explain or interpret the meaning of a book or classic text.
Imperial Lecturer
A historical official title in the Song Dynasty responsible for explaining the classics and history to the emperor.

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