解释

jiě shì

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Very common

Definitions

1. explanation
2. to explain
3. to interpret
4. to resolve

Word relationships

Antonyms

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误解

wù jiě

to misunderstand

解释 means 'to explain'; 误解 means 'to misunderstand'.

Register variants

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阐述

chǎn shù

to expound (a position)

阐述 is more formal, used in academic or written contexts.

Synonyms

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说明

shuō míng

to explain

Both mean 'to explain', but 说明 can also mean 'to illustrate' or 'to prove'.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used as 解释一下 (explain a bit) or 解释清楚 (explain clearly).

Common mistakes

Don't use 解释 for 'to translate'; use 翻译 instead. 解释 only means to explain or clarify meaning.

Example Sentences

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他的解释让我感到困惑。

His explanation left me feeling confused.

他的解释很笼统，我听不懂。

His explanation was very vague, and I couldn't understand.

他的解释自相矛盾，让人无法相信。

His explanation was self-contradictory and unconvincing.

他的解释太荒谬了，没有人相信。

His explanation was too absurd; no one believed it.

你能解释一下这个问题吗？

Can you explain this question?

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Words Containing 解释

解释器

jiě shì qì

interpreter (computing)

解释执行

jiě shì zhí xíng

interpreted (computer)

Child Words of 解释

to divide

to transport under guard

释

shì

to explain