解说

jiě shuō

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to explain (verbally); to give a running commentary

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Synonyms

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• 解释 jiě shì 解释 jiě shì explanation 解说偏重口头详细说明，如比赛解说；解释偏重阐明含义或原因: explanation
• 说明 shuō míng 说明 shuō míng to explain 解说强调过程描述；说明强调把事情讲清楚: to explain
• 讲解 jiǎng jiě 讲解 jiǎng jiě to explain 讲解常用于知识传授场景，如导游讲解；解说多用于现场同步描述: to explain

Usage notes

Collocations

常见搭配：解说员、解说词、现场解说，不能带双宾语

Common mistakes

在需要阐明原因时避免使用“解说”，应使用“解释”

Example Sentences

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导游正在 解说 景点的历史。

The tour guide is giving a running commentary on the history of the scenic spot.

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Words Containing 解说

• 解说员 解说员 jiě shuō yuán: commentator
• 图解说明 图解说明 tú jiě shuō míng: explanatory diagram
• 解说词 解说词 jiě shuō cí: commentary (for a film etc); caption (for a photo etc)

Child Words of 解说

• 解 解 jiě: to divide
• 解 解 jiè: to transport under guard
• 说 说 shuì: to persuade
• 说 说 shuō: to speak; to talk; to say