阐述

chǎn shù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to expound (a position)
2. to elaborate (on a topic)
3. to treat (a subject)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 沉默 chén mò 沉默 chén mò taciturn remain silent, opposite of elaborating: taciturn

Related words

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• 讲解 jiǎng jiě 讲解 jiǎng jiě to explain explain and interpret, often orally: to explain

Synonyms

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• 阐明 chǎn míng 阐明 chǎn míng to elucidate explain clearly, often used with abstract principles: to elucidate
• 论述 lùn shù 论述 lùn shù treatise discuss systematically, often in academic writing: treatise

Usage notes

Collocations

Common objects: 观点 (point of view), 理论 (theory), 立场 (stance), 理由 (reasons).

Formality

阐述 is formal and typically used in written or prepared speeches, not in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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他清晰地 阐述 了自己的观点。

He clearly expounded his point of view.

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Child Words of 阐述

• 述 述 shù: to state
• 阐 阐 chǎn: to express