explain in Chinese
explain in Chinese is 解释, 解釋 — explain means to make something clear or easier to understand.
explain in Chinese
解释
Pronounced: jiě shì
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
解釋
Pronounced: jiě shì
(transitive) To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
What does "explain" mean?
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verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
"Can you explain how this machine works?"
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verb To give the reason or cause for something.
"He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill."
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explain in a sentence
- Can you explain how this machine works?
- The teacher explained the math problem step by step.
- He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill.
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What is "explain" in Chinese?
"explain" in Chinese is 解释, 解釋. explain means: To make something clear or easier to understand.
How do you pronounce 解释?
"explain" in Chinese is 解释, pronounced "jiě shì".
How do you use "explain" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you explain how this machine works?" In Chinese, "explain" is 解释, 解釋.
Are there other ways to say "explain" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "explain": 解释, 解釋.
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