(v./n.) to express in words or writing, to make a speech (esp. short introduction, vote of thanks, funeral homily,...
(n./adj.) intellect, intelligence, mind, brain power; intelligent
(n.) an ancient administrative division; autonomous prefecture (of Chinese minority); state (in countries such as USA)
(n.) porridge, congee, gruel (made of rice, millet, et.) | (char.) (lit.) to bear, to give birth to