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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
解开jiěkāito untieHSK 3, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #3204, Medium
解开jiěkāito undoHSK 3, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #3204, Medium
jiěkāi(jie3kai1)jie kai T3
  1. 1to untie
  2. 2to undo
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March 24, 2026

解开(解開)jiěkāi(jie3kai1)

解开 (jiě kāi) means 'to untie' or 'to undo.' It is commonly used in contexts where something is physically tied, like a knot, or metaphorically, such as resolving a problem or releasing tension. The phrase emphasizes the action of removing a constraint or barrier.

Strokes17Frequency#3204DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 'untie' is often associated with resolving personal conflicts or issues, embodying the value placed on harmony and resolution in relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant knot in a rope that represents a problem. When you say '解开,' visualize yourself pulling on the ends of the rope to untie it and free the tension, representing the action of resolving issues.

Meanings of 解开

jiěkāi(jie3kai1)
1to untie
2to undo
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About 解开

解开Simplified
解開Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

松开 (sōng kāi) - use 解开 (jiěkāi) when referring to untying or undoing something, while 松开 (sōng kāi) is more about loosening or releasing without necessarily untying.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse '解开' with '解' (to solve) without the '开' (to open). Remember that '解开' specifically indicates the act of untying or releasing. This word is generally used in informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, '解开' can be connected to other words that involve solving, like '解决' (to solve) or '解答' (to answer). Focus on the components of the word to understand its practical usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use '解开' incorrectly in contexts where '解决' (to solve) is more appropriate. For example, saying '我想解开这个问题' (I want to untie this problem) should be '我想解决这个问题' (I want to solve this problem).

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Component Characters

解jiěto divide
HSK 613 strokes角
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开kāito open
HSK 14 strokes廾
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How to say to untie in Chinese

“to untie” in Chinese is解开jiěkāi

解开 (jiě kāi) means 'to untie' or 'to undo.' It is commonly used in contexts where something is physically tied, like a knot, or metaphorically, such as resolving a problem or releasing tension. The phrase emphasizes the action of removing a constraint or barrier.

When to use 解开

Learners often confuse '解开' with '解' (to solve) without the '开' (to open). Remember that '解开' specifically indicates the act of untying or releasing. This word is generally used in informal settings.

解开 or something close to it

松开 (sōng kāi) - use 解开 (jiěkāi) when referring to untying or undoing something, while 松开 (sōng kāi) is more about loosening or releasing without necessarily untying.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes use '解开' incorrectly in contexts where '解决' (to solve) is more appropriate. For example, saying '我想解开这个问题' (I want to untie this problem) should be '我想解决这个问题' (I want to solve this problem).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 解开

You can use it like this: '我需要解开这个绳子' (I need to untie this rope).

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