Chinese word

说明书

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuō míng shū

Meaning

  • nouninstructions

Example

我忘了看说明书，现在看看吧。wǒ wàng le kàn shuō míng shū xiàn zài kàn kàn ba

I forgot to read the instructions. Let's look at them now.

Illustration for 说明书 (instructions)

More examples

使用新设备时，请按说明书操作。shǐ yòng xīn shè bèi shí qǐng àn shuō míng shū cāo zuò

When using new equipment, please operate it according to the instructions.

Core concept

A practical guide that turns a product's purpose, operating steps, and warnings into an orderly path.

Common phrases

  • 按说明书操作àn shuō míng shū cāo zuò

    operate as directed by the instructions

  • 产品说明书chán pǐn shuō míng shū

    product instructions

  • 保管说明书báo guǎn shuō míng shū

    store the instructions

Similar words

手册shǒu cè: A practical booklet or file summarizing how to use something or handle a process.
指南zhǐ nán: A document offering direction on how to proceed, along with important points to keep in mind.

Definition in Chinese

对某物的用途、操作步骤、注意事项等进行说明的文书或资料。duì mǒu wù de yòng tú cāo zuò bù zhòu zhù yì shì xiàng děng jìn xíng shuō míng de wén shū huò zī liào

Word origin

说明书 (shuōmíngshū, "instructions") is formed from 说 (shuō, "speak"), 明 (míng, "clear"), and 书 (shū, "book"), linking the word to a written explanation of how something is used.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun can refer to a paper booklet, a file, or on-screen help, so the medium does not change the word.

Related words

  • 说明文shuō míng wénexpository textnoun

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