解釋 (gaai2 sik1 | jie3 shi4) : explain

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解釋

gaai2 sik1

jie3 shi4

explain

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 6,690,000

This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

解釋 / 解释

This word was added by MrBug on 14th Jul 2004 02:25 and last edited on 5th Sep 2011 21:41

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解 gaai2 gaai3 - solve, explanation
釋 sik1 - [1] [v] explain; interprete [2] [v] set free;

2 compounds containing this word:

解釋執行 - interpreted (computer)
解釋等於掩飾 - one tries to find an excuse when explaining; talk bullshit

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教仔女要慢慢解釋道理，開硬弓唔得咖粵
To teach children, one must explain the rationale; going by force won't work.

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