Chinese phrase
能具体说明〜吗? néng jù tǐ shuō míng 〜 ma
Meaning
Could you explain ___ in detail?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask for a detailed explanation. It is used when a point or process is not clear, often in a learning or work setting.
Example dialogue
老师,您能具体说明这道题的解题思路吗? lǎo shī nín néng jù tǐ shuō míng zhè dào tí de jiě tí sī lù ma
Could you explain how to solve this problem in detail?
当然可以,我先说整体思路,然后逐步讲解每一步。 dāng rán ké yǐ wǒ xiān shuō zhéng tǐ sī lù rán hòu zhú bù jiáng jiě měi yí bù
Of course. I will explain the overall approach first, then go through each step.