诠释 (quánshì) — to interpret; to explain

诠释 (quánshì)

诠释 means to interpret or explain something in a thorough, often definitive way, and is used for interpreting texts, concepts, performances, or the meaning of experiences.

Meanings

1. [verb] to interpret; to explain thoroughly; to give an interpretation of
2. [noun] interpretation; explanation

Example Sentences

这位演员用精湛的表演诠释了这个角色。 Zhè wèi yǎnyuán yòng jīngzhàn de biǎoyǎn quánshì le zhège juésè. This actor gave a superb interpretation of the character through his brilliant performance.

不同的学者对这段历史有着不同的诠释。 Bùtóng de xuézhě duì zhè duàn lìshǐ yǒuzhe bùtóng de quánshì. Different scholars have different interpretations of this period of history.

她用自己的亲身经历诠释了坚持的意义。 Tā yòng zìjǐ de qīnshēn jīnglì quánshì le jiānchí de yìyì. She used her own personal experience to interpret the meaning of perseverance.

这幅画作对传统主题给出了全新的诠释。 Zhè fú huàzuò duì chuántǒng zhǔtí gěichū le quánxīn de quánshì. This painting offers a completely new interpretation of a traditional theme.

每个人都有权利对人生的价值做出自己的诠释。 Měi gè rén dōu yǒu quánlì duì rénshēng de jiàzhí zuòchū zìjǐ de quánshì. Everyone has the right to offer their own interpretation of life's meaning.

这首诗的诠释因文化背景不同而各有差异。 Zhè shǒu shī de quánshì yīn wénhuà bèijǐng bùtóng ér gè yǒu chāyì. The interpretation of this poem varies according to different cultural backgrounds.

Collocations

Usage Notes

诠释 is more formal and literary than 解释 (jiěshì, to explain) or 理解 (lǐjiě, to understand). It implies a fuller, more considered, and often artistic or intellectual unpacking of meaning. It is frequently used in arts criticism (how a performer interprets a role), literary analysis, and philosophical discussion.

In everyday speech 解释 is more common; 诠释 elevates the register and implies depth and completeness of the interpretation.

Memory Hook

诠 (to explain fully) + 释 (to release/explain): fully releasing the meaning -- a thorough interpretation.