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阐述

chǎn shù
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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沉默
chén mò

taciturn

remain silent, opposite of elaborating

Related words

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讲解
jiǎng jiě

to explain

explain and interpret, often orally

Synonyms

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阐明
chǎn míng

to elucidate

explain clearly, often used with abstract principles
论述
lùn shù

treatise

discuss systematically, often in academic writing

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
shù

to state

阐
chǎn

to express