Meanings of 注释
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AI Study Notes for 注释
注解 (zhùjiě) — use 注释 (zhùshì) for comments that clarify a text, while 注解 (zhùjiě) often implies a more detailed or formal explanation.
Be careful not to confuse 注释 with just simple notes; 注释 implies a deeper explanation or commentary. It is often used in formal contexts, especially in academic writing, and is frequently paired with terms like 文本 (wénběn - text) or 书籍 (shūjí - book).
As a HSK Level 6 word, 注释 connects with other academic vocabulary and terms related to writing and analysis. Students should focus on using it in context, especially in written assignments or discussions regarding literature and research.
Learners often confuse 注释 with the word 备注 (bèizhù - note), which is less formal and used for brief remarks. For example, saying '我在报告中加了备注' instead of the more formal '注释' can lead to misunderstandings in academic settings.
Pronunciation of 注释
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How to say marginal notes in Chinese
“marginal notes” in Chinese is注释
注释 (zhù shì) refers to the act of adding explanatory notes or comments to a text, often to clarify or provide additional information. This term is commonly used in academic, literary, and technical contexts where clarification of complex ideas is necessary.
When to use 注释
Be careful not to confuse 注释 with just simple notes; 注释 implies a deeper explanation or commentary. It is often used in formal contexts, especially in academic writing, and is frequently paired with terms like 文本 (wénběn - text) or 书籍 (shūjí - book).
注释 or something close to it
注解 (zhùjiě) — use 注释 (zhùshì) for comments that clarify a text, while 注解 (zhùjiě) often implies a more detailed or formal explanation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 注释 with the word 备注 (bèizhù - note), which is less formal and used for brief remarks. For example, saying '我在报告中加了备注' instead of the more formal '注释' can lead to misunderstandings in academic settings.
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Grammar Patterns of 注释
注释 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
他在黑板上又写了几条____。
He wrote a few more notes on the board.
Example Sentences for 注释 (4)
Cultural Notes for 注释
While both Western and Chinese academic traditions value annotations, Chinese texts often feature extensive marginal notes that are integral to understanding the original work, unlike in many Western texts where annotations may be less prominent.
Frequently Asked Questions about 注释
You can say, '我在这本书上做了很多注释' (I made many annotations in this book).
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