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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
见解jiànjiěopinionHSK 7, v, 17 strokes, rank #11333, Very Hard
见解jiànjiěviewHSK 7, v, 17 strokes, rank #11333, Very Hard
见解jiànjiěunderstandingHSK 7, v, 17 strokes, rank #11333, Very Hard
jiànjiě(jian4jie3)jian jie T4
  1. 1opinion
  2. 2view
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March 24, 2026

见解(見解)jiànjiě(jian4jie3)

见解 refers to one's opinion or understanding of a topic. It is often used in discussions or debates to express personal insights, and can indicate a deep comprehension of a subject matter, emphasizing the subjective nature of one's perspective.

Strokes17Frequency#11333DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, having a well-formed 见解 is highly valued, particularly in academic and professional settings. It reflects one's ability to think critically and contribute to group discussions, which is often seen as a sign of respect and intelligence.

Memory tip

Imagine a person with a pair of glasses (见) who is looking at a scene (解) and forming an opinion about it. The glasses symbolize clarity and insight, helping them to see things differently and develop their own views.

Meanings of 见解

jiànjiě(jian4jie3)
1opinion
2view
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About 见解

见解Simplified
見解Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11333Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 见解

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看法 (kànfǎ) — use 见解 for deeper insights or understanding, while 看法 is more general and can refer to any opinion.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 见解 with similar terms like 意见 (yìjiàn), which means 'suggestion' or 'opinion' but carries a more formal tone. 见解 is generally used in more personal contexts and should be avoided in overly formal writing.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 见解 connects with advanced vocabulary related to discussion and analysis, such as 理解 (lǐjiě - understanding) and 观点 (guāndiǎn - viewpoint). Students should focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced opinions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 见解 with 观点 (guāndiǎn - viewpoint). For example, saying '我的观点是...' (Wǒ de guāndiǎn shì...) instead of '我的见解是...' (Wǒ de jiànjiě shì...) when intending to emphasize personal understanding can dilute the meaning.

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Component Characters

见jiànto appear
HSK 14 strokes见
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解jiěto divide
HSK 613 strokes角
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How to say opinion in Chinese

“opinion” in Chinese is见解jiànjiě

见解 refers to one's opinion or understanding of a topic. It is often used in discussions or debates to express personal insights, and can indicate a deep comprehension of a subject matter, emphasizing the subjective nature of one's perspective.

When to use 见解

Be cautious not to confuse 见解 with similar terms like 意见 (yìjiàn), which means 'suggestion' or 'opinion' but carries a more formal tone. 见解 is generally used in more personal contexts and should be avoided in overly formal writing.

见解 or something close to it

看法 (kànfǎ) — use 见解 for deeper insights or understanding, while 看法 is more general and can refer to any opinion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 见解 with 观点 (guāndiǎn - viewpoint). For example, saying '我的观点是...' (Wǒ de guāndiǎn shì...) instead of '我的见解是...' (Wǒ de jiànjiě shì...) when intending to emphasize personal understanding can dilute the meaning.

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Grammar Patterns of 见解

见解 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 3 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.

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卡斯帕对欧洲农业状况发表了一番颇有见地的____。

Kaspar had spoken know-ledgeably about the state of agriculture in Europe.

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卡斯帕对欧洲农业状况发表了一番颇有见地的见解。

kǎ sī pà duì ōu zhōu nóng yè zhuàng kuàng fā biǎo le yī fān pō yǒu jiàn dì de jiàn jiě。

Kaspar had spoken know-ledgeably about the state of agriculture in Europe.
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这使得该法与绝大多数医学见解保持了一致。

zhè shǐ dé gāi fǎ yǔ jué dà duō shù yī xué jiàn jiě bǎo chí le yī zhì。

This brings the law into line with most medical opinion.
3
那番精辟见解到底是什么意思呢？

nà fān jīng bì jiàn jiě dào dǐ shì shí mó yì sī ne？

And what is that pearl of wisdom supposed to mean?
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50年的经验使得他在款式上有自己的独到见解。

50 50 nián de jīng yàn shǐ dé tā zài kuǎn shì shàng yǒu zì jǐ de dú dào jiàn。

His 50 years of experience have given him strong convictions about style.
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见解独到的人士要么被调往次要的岗位，要么就不被提升。

jiàn jiě dú dào de rén shì yào mó bèi tiáo wǎng cì yào de gǎng wèi， ， yào mó jiù bù bèi tí。

Independent thinkers are shunted into minor jobs or refused promotion.
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而印第安人呢，则为那位著名作家有教养的、开化的见解而折服。

ér yìn dì ān rén ne， ， zé wéi nà wèi zhù míng zuò jiā yǒu jiào yǎng、 de 、 kāi huà de jiàn jiě ér。

The Indians, in turn, were charmed by the famous author's cultured and civilised outlook.

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Cultural Notes for 见解

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In Western cultures, personal opinions are often expressed more directly and can be debated openly, while in Chinese culture, the expression of one's 见解 may be more tempered and context-sensitive.

Frequently Asked Questions about 见解

You can say '我对这个问题有不同的见解' (Wǒ duì zhège wèntí yǒu bùtóng de jiànjiě) meaning 'I have a different opinion on this issue.'

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