Definition
描述 (miáo shù) is the most general, neutral word for 'to describe' — you can use it for facts, scenes, or experiences. 形容 focuses on describing appearance or feelings (often with adjectives), while 描写 and 描绘 are more literary/vivid, used in writing or painting.
verb
to describe
Examples
- 描述？Nǐ néng miáo shù yíxià nǐ de jiāxiāng ma?Can you describe your hometown?
- 描述。Tā miáo shù le nà tiān de tiānqì.He described the weather that day.
- 描述。Zhè piān wénzhāng miáo shù le diànyǐng de nèiróng.This article describes the content of the movie.
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