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解围 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
解围jiěwéito lift a siegeHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #19793, Very Hard
解围jiěwéito help sb out of trouble or embarrassmentHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #19793, Very Hard
jiěwéi(jie3wei2) T3
  1. 1to lift a siege
  2. 2to help sb out of trouble or embarrassment
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March 24, 2026

解围(解圍)jiěwéi(jie3wei2)

解围 (jiě wéi) means to lift a siege or to help someone out of a difficult or embarrassing situation. This term is often used in contexts where someone is rescued from trouble, whether in social interactions or more serious predicaments.

Strokes20Frequency#19793DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, saving face is crucial, and the concept of 解围 reflects the importance of helping others avoid embarrassment in both personal and professional interactions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a knight (解) who has come to rescue a friend (围) surrounded by dragons. The knight's mission is to 'lift' the siege and save his friend from embarrassment, making it easier to remember that 解围 means to help someone out of trouble.

Meanings of 解围

jiěwéi(jie3wei2)
1to lift a siege
2to help sb out of trouble or embarrassment
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About 解围

解围Simplified
解圍Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 解围

Quick Contrast

解救 (jiějiù) - use 解围 when the focus is on relieving someone from a specific difficult situation, while 解救 emphasizes rescue from danger or harm.

Usage Notes

This term is commonly used in both formal and informal situations, especially in discussions of social dynamics. A common mistake is using it too literally; it is not just about physical sieges but also emotional or social situations. Be cautious with tone; ensure the second character (围) is pronounced with a rising tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 解围 is not an HSK word, it relates to other HSK Level 4 words like 帮助 (bāngzhù, help) and 困难 (kùnnan, difficulty). Students should focus on understanding its contextual usage in social settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 解围 with similar terms like 解脱 (jiětuō, to relieve oneself from burden), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他解围了我' (tā jiěwéi le wǒ) is correct, but using 解脱 in the same context would be wrong.

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Component Characters

解jiěto divide
HSK 613 strokes角
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围wéito encircle
HSK 57 strokes囗
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How to say to lift a siege in Chinese

“to lift a siege” in Chinese is解围jiěwéi

解围 (jiě wéi) means to lift a siege or to help someone out of a difficult or embarrassing situation. This term is often used in contexts where someone is rescued from trouble, whether in social interactions or more serious predicaments.

When to use 解围

This term is commonly used in both formal and informal situations, especially in discussions of social dynamics. A common mistake is using it too literally; it is not just about physical sieges but also emotional or social situations. Be cautious with tone; ensure the second character (围) is pronounced with a rising tone.

解围 or something close to it

解救 (jiějiù) - use 解围 when the focus is on relieving someone from a specific difficult situation, while 解救 emphasizes rescue from danger or harm.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 解围 with similar terms like 解脱 (jiětuō, to relieve oneself from burden), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他解围了我' (tā jiěwéi le wǒ) is correct, but using 解脱 in the same context would be wrong.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 解围

Yes, it can describe helping a colleague out of a difficult situation during a meeting or presentation.

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