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“recount” in Chinese

Chinese

Also陈述 (chén shù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxù shù

Example

他向我们叙述了当时的情况。tā xiàng wǒ men xù shù liǎo dàng shí de qíng kuàng

He recounted to us what had happened then.

Illustration for 叙述 (recount)

How to say “recount” in Chinese

“Recount” in Chinese is 叙述 (xù shù).

A verbal or written thread that arranges events, details, or viewpoints into a clear sequence.

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

Example sentences with 叙述

记者在报道中叙述了事件的经过。jì zhě zài bào dào zhōng xù shù liǎo shì jiàn de jīng guò

The reporter recounted the course of the incident in the report.

Tips for using 叙述

  • In conversational Chinese, 叙述 (xùshù, "to recount") sounds more formal and bookish, so it fits reports, explanations, and narrative writing better than casual chat.

Other Chinese words for “recount”

他向我陈述了事情经过。tā xiàng wǒ chén shù liǎo shì qíng jīng guò

He recounted the course of events to me.

“recount” in other languages