Definition
解说 (jiěshuō) means 'to explain orally', often in a public or broadcast setting like sports commentary or event narration. 讲解 (jiǎngjiě) is more about detailed, instructional explanation, as in a tour guide or teacher breaking down a concept step by step.
verb
to explain (orally)to give an explanationto provide running commentary (sports, events, etc.)
Easily confused
- 解脱jiě tuōlook-aliketo free oneself (from a burden, pain, or difficult situation)
Examples
- 解说。Zhè wèi jìzhě zhèngzài jiě shuō zǒngtǒng de yǎnjiǎng.This reporter is explaining the president's speech.
- 解说，。Zúqiú bǐsài de jiě shuō fēicháng jīngcǎi, guānzhòng dōu tīng de hěn rùshén.The commentary for the football match was so exciting that the audience listened intently.
- 解说。Qǐng nǐ yòng jiǎndān de yǔyán jiě shuō yíxià zhège kēxué yuánlǐ.Please explain this scientific principle in simple language.
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