HSK · Level 112
45 words
Chinese word
叙述
Pronunciation
Pinyinxù shù
Meaning
- verbrecount
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A verbal or written thread that arranges events, details, or viewpoints into a clear sequence.
Common phrases
叙述事实xù shù shì shí
recount facts
叙述经过xù shù jīng guò
recount the course of events
叙述背景xù shù bèi jǐng
recount the background
Similar words
描述miáo shù: To describe the details, appearance, or features of something in words.
讲述jiǎng shù: To tell about an event or experience in order, especially by speaking.
陈述chén shù: To state facts or opinions clearly and directly.
说明shuō míng: To explain a reason or cause so that it is easy to understand.
Definition in Chinese
用语言或文字把事情、经过或观点按一定顺序说出或写出。yòng yǔ yán huò wén zì bǎ shì qíng jīng guò huò guān diǎn àn yí dìng shùn xù shuō chū huò xiě chū
Word origin
叙述 (xùshù, "to recount") combines 叙 (xù, "to set out in order") + 述 (shù, "to state"), linking orderly presentation with putting it into words.
Usage tips
- 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.