叙述 (xù shù) — to relate (a story or experience); to recount; to narrate

Definition

叙述 is a formal verb meaning 'to narrate / recount' — like 讲述, but more often used for written accounts (novels, reports) than spoken storytelling. 比 诉说 more neutral in tone.

verb
to relate (a story or experience)to recountto narrate

Examples

  • 叙述
    Tā jiǎn dān dì xù shù le zhěng gè lǚ xíng jīng lì.
    He briefly recounted the whole travel experience.
  • 叙述
    Qǐng nǐ xù shù yí xià shì qing de jīng guò.
    Please describe the course of events.
  • 叙述
    Zhè běn xiǎo shuō xù shù le yí gè jiā zú de lì shǐ.
    This novel narrates the history of a family.

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