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说明 (shuō míng): to explain, to clarify; explanation, instructions

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4verb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to explain, to clarify; explanation, instructions
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, noun
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to explain
  • to illustrate
  • to indicate
  • to show
  • to prove
  • explanation
  • directions
  • caption
  • to explain
  • to illustrate
  • to indicate
  • to show
  • to prove
  • explanation
  • directions
  • caption

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

to speak

HSK 3

bright; light

Example sentences

。

Please explain your reason.

。

These data show that our plan is feasible.

。

The instructions (manual) are written very clearly.

。

His expression indicates that he is not happy.

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