解释jiě shìto explain
解释 (jiě shì) means "to explain" or "explanation." It combines 解 (to explain) and 释 (to explain). It appears in 老师给我们解释这个词的意思。 (The teacher explains the meaning of this word to us.) and 他的解释很清楚。 (His explanation is very clear.) In the dialogue, A asks 你能给我解释一下吗? (Can you explain it to me?)
What does 解释 mean?
- 1.
to explainverb
- 2.
explanationnoun
What do the characters in 解释 mean?
- 解to explain
- 释to explain
How do you use 解释?
See it in 给我们解释 and 他的解释
What are some examples of 解释 in a sentence?
How is 解释 used in a conversation?
- Speaker A:
这个题我不懂。
Zhège tí wǒ bù dǒng.
I don't understand this question.
- Speaker B:
哪儿不懂?
Nǎr bù dǒng?
Which part don't you understand?
- Speaker A:
你能给我解释一下吗?
Nǐ néng gěi wǒ jiěshì yíxià ma?
Can you explain it to me?
- Speaker B:
可以,你看这里。
Kěyǐ, nǐ kàn zhèlǐ.
Sure, look here.
- Speaker A:
我明白了,谢谢!
Wǒ míngbai le, xièxie!
I get it now, thanks!
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English glosses on this page are adapted from CC-CEDICT, published by MDBG (snapshot 2026-10-23), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Glosses were edited for learners.