The Chinese word 说明 means “to explain” or “to clarify”. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to convey a message or provide information in a clear and concise manner. For example, you might use 说明 to explain a concept to a friend or colleague, or to clarify a point in a business meeting. The word can also be used in written communication, such as in an email or a report, to provide detailed explanations or instructions.
Translation
Noun: explanation, illustration
Verb: to explain, to illustrate
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这篇文章没有说明问题的核心 | zhè piān wénzhāng méiyǒu shuōmíng wèntí de héxīn | This article did not explain the core of the problem |
| 请你说明一下你的观点 | qǐng nǐ shuōmíng yīxià nǐ de guāndiǎn | Please explain your point of view |
| 我需要一份说明书，以便了解如何使用这个产品 | wǒ xūyào yī fèn shuōmíngshū, yǐbiàn liǎojiě rúhé shǐyòng zhège chǎnpǐn | I need a manual to understand how to use this product |
| 请你说明一下你的计划 | qǐng nǐ shuōmíng yīxià nǐ de jìhuà | Please explain your plan |
| 这个问题需要进一步的说明 | zhège wèntí xūyào jìnyībù de shuōmíng | This issue requires further explanation |
| 他没有说明他的缺点 | tā méiyǒu shuōmíng tā de quēdiǎn | He did not explain his shortcomings |
| 我们需要一份详细的说明，以便更好地理解这个概念 | wǒmen xūyào yī fèn xiángxì de shuōmíng, yǐbiàn gèng hǎo de lǐjiě zhège gàiniàn | We need a detailed explanation to better understand this concept |
HSK
说明 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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