English–Chinese

“explanation” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuō míng

Example

我需要更多的说明。wǒ xū yào gèng duō de shuō míng

I need more explanation.

Illustration for 说明 (explanation)

How to say “explanation” in Chinese

“Explanation” in Chinese is 说明 (shuō míng).

Turns a question or possible misunderstanding into a clear point that others can understand.

Full entry for 说明: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 说明

老师做了口头说明。lǎo shī zuò le kǒu tóu shuō míng

The teacher gave an oral explanation.

Tips for using 说明

  • In Chinese, one form can cover a spoken explanation, a written note, and a comment, while English usually chooses different word forms for these roles.

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