解释 (jiěshì) — to explain

解释 (jiěshì)

解释 means to explain or interpret. It is used when clarifying something complex, giving reasons for behavior, or providing a translation of meaning. It also functions as a noun meaning an explanation.

Meanings

1. [verb] To explain; to clarify; to interpret; to give reasons.
2. [noun] Explanation; interpretation; clarification.

Example Sentences

请你解释一下这句话的意思。 Qǐng nǐ jiěshì yīxià zhè jù huà de yìsi. Please explain the meaning of this sentence briefly.

他解释了为什么迟到了。 Tā jiěshì le wèishénme chídào le. He explained why he was late.

这个现象很难解释。 Zhège xiànxiàng hěn nán jiěshì. This phenomenon is very hard to explain.

她的解释让我明白了一切。 Tā de jiěshì ràng wǒ míngbái le yīqiè. Her explanation made me understand everything.

Collocations

Memory Hook

解 means to undo or untie, and 释 means to release or explain. When you 解释, you untie the knot of confusion and release understanding. A good explanation unravels the tangle so everything becomes clear.