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描述 (miáo shù): to describe

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to describe
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5

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  • to describe
  • description

Chinese explanation

  • 用语言文字把人或事物的样子、特点、情况等具体地说出来或写出来。

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Example sentences

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He described in detail what happened that day, including every detail.

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This book describes the author's childhood life spent in the countryside.

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The police asked the witness to describe the thief's appearance.

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She described the scenery of Guilin in vivid language, making me feel as if I were there.

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This report describes the current severity of environmental pollution and proposes solutions.

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