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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
讲解jiǎngjiěto explainHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #15313, Hard
jiǎngjiě(jiang3jie3)jiang jie T3
  1. 1to explain
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March 24, 2026

讲解(講解)jiǎngjiě(jiang3jie3)

讲解 (jiǎngjiě) means 'to explain' or 'to elucidate.' It is often used in educational contexts, such as when a teacher explains a concept to students. This term conveys a sense of clarity and thoroughness in communication.

Strokes19Frequency#15313DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the act of explaining or teaching is highly valued, especially in formal education contexts. Teachers are seen as authority figures, and their ability to 讲解 subjects effectively is crucial for student success.

Memory tip

Imagine a teacher (讲, jiǎng) passionately explaining (解, jiě) a complex topic to eager students. The character 讲 resembles a mouth (the top part) speaking, while 解 has a sense of breaking down information, like unlocking a treasure chest of knowledge.

Meanings of 讲解

jiǎngjiě(jiang3jie3)
1to explain
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About 讲解

讲解Simplified
講解Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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解说 (jiěshuō) - use 讲解 (jiǎngjiě) when emphasizing a detailed explanation, while 解说 (jiěshuō) often refers to commentary or narration.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 讲解 with similar words like 讨论 (tǎolùn, 'to discuss') or 说明 (shuōmíng, 'to illustrate'). 讲解 is more focused on providing explanations rather than engaging in a discussion. It is commonly used in formal educational settings.

HSK Study Tips

While 讲解 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it is a practical term for learners at HSK 3 and above. Students should focus on using it in sentences that involve teaching or clarification, as this will reinforce their understanding of educational vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 讲解 with 讲述 (jiǎngshù, 'to narrate') and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '老师讲述了这个问题' instead of '老师讲解了这个问题' is incorrect if the intention is to explain.

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Component characters

讲jiǎngto speak
HSK 36 strokes讠
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解jiěto divide
HSK 613 strokes角
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How to say to explain in Chinese

“to explain” in Chinese is讲解jiǎngjiě

讲解 (jiǎngjiě) means 'to explain' or 'to elucidate.' It is often used in educational contexts, such as when a teacher explains a concept to students. This term conveys a sense of clarity and thoroughness in communication.

When to use 讲解

Be careful not to confuse 讲解 with similar words like 讨论 (tǎolùn, 'to discuss') or 说明 (shuōmíng, 'to illustrate'). 讲解 is more focused on providing explanations rather than engaging in a discussion. It is commonly used in formal educational settings.

讲解 or something close to it

解说 (jiěshuō) - use 讲解 (jiǎngjiě) when emphasizing a detailed explanation, while 解说 (jiěshuō) often refers to commentary or narration.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 讲解 with 讲述 (jiǎngshù, 'to narrate') and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '老师讲述了这个问题' instead of '老师讲解了这个问题' is incorrect if the intention is to explain.

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You can say, '老师讲解了这个问题' (Lǎoshī jiǎngjiěle zhège wèntí), meaning 'The teacher explained this problem.'

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