verb, adverb, pronoun, particle, noun · to speak, say, or engage in conversation with others

他正在跟老师说话。

verb, noun · spoken words, speech, or the act of talking

他的说话里带点南方口音。

verb · to gossip or speak behind someone's back, often leading to criticism

你这样做，难免会让人说话。

verb · to tell stories or perform narrative folk art

说话是宋代一种重要的民间艺术形式。