解释 jiě shì
“explanation; to explain; to interpret”
verb, verb / nounHSK 4 · 2021 list level 4Traditional 解釋Measure word 个
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
解释 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 1386: 解释 jiěshì — Level 4; official annotation 4 (动). PDF page 114
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 解释
解释 means "to explain" or "an explanation": making the meaning or reason for something clear. As a verb it commonly takes the thing being explained as its object, often in patterns like 解释一下 or 解释清楚; the person who listens is introduced with 给 or 向. As a noun it can appear as 一个解释 or 他的解释.
例句Example sentences
- 老师又解释了一遍这个问题。lǎo shī yòu jiě shì le yí biàn zhè ge wèn tí.The teacher explained this question again.
- 他的解释很清楚，大家都明白了。tā de jiě shì hěn qīng chu, dà jiā dōu míng bai le.His explanation was very clear, and everyone understood.