Definition
解决 is the everyday, all-purpose verb for solving problems, difficulties, or disputes. 解 (jiě) is more formal and literary (to untie, explain), while 解答 (jiě dá) is specifically for answering questions or explaining solutions. 破 (pò) is used for solving criminal cases (破案), not general problems.
verb
to solveto resolveto settle (a problem, difficulty, dispute)to eliminateto wipe out (an enemy, threat, obstacle)
Examples
- 解决。Wǒ jiě jué le zhège wèntí.I solved this problem.
- 解决？Nǐ néng bāngzhù wǒ jiě jué zhège kùnnan ma?Can you help me solve this difficulty?
- 解决。Wǒmen bìxū jiě jué zhège wèntí.We must solve this problem.
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