释义 (shì yì) — (verb‑object) to explain the meaning; to interpret; to paraphrase
Definition
A formal verb-object compound meaning 'to explain the meaning (of a word or text)'. It is more literary and explanatory than simply 说, and is the standard term used in dictionaries and glosses.
verb
(verb‑object) to explain the meaningto interpretto paraphrase
Examples
- 释义。Lǎo shī zhèng zài gěi xué shēng men shì yì kè wén.The teacher is explaining the text to the students.
- ，释义？Zhè duàn gǔ wén hěn nán, nǐ néng bāng wǒ shì yì yí xià ma?This ancient text is really hard — could you help me paraphrase it?
- ，。Tā shì le bàn tiān yì, wǒ hái shì méi tīng dǒng.He spent ages explaining the meaning, but I still didn't get it.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.