What else does classical Chinese have besides speaking?

In classical Chinese, "yan" can be used as a verb to mean "to speak", but more often it is a noun: "to say", that is, the content of what is said.

As the verb "to speak", there are many synonyms, but there are subtle differences between them. For example:

Said: Master said. ——"The Analects of Confucius·Xue Er".

Said: The formalities of the low-brow letter are continued, and the infinite things in the heart are said. ——Bai Juyi's "Pipa Xing"

Tao: It's not enough for outsiders. ——Tao Yuanming of Jin Dynasty, "Peach Blossom Spring"

Bai: White officials in Baizhou, white mansion in the state. ——Liu Zongyuan of the Tang Dynasty, "Biography from Tongqu" (white, contains the meaning of reporting)

Talk: Sit down and ask. ——"Warring States Policy·Qi Ce"

Yun: Since Yun's ancestors. ——Tao Yuanming of Jin Dynasty's "Peach Blossom Spring"

It said: Please go and address Uncle Xiang, saying that Pei Gong dares to carry King Xiang. ——"Historical Records·The Benji of Xiang Yu" (predicate, contains the meaning of telling, "tell him to tell")

In a specific context, if "曰" is used with another verb in classical Chinese, it can be omitted The word "曰" gives the preceding verb the meaning of "to speak". For example: answer, answer, argue, question, etc. Use directly: answer, answer, argue, question.