解说

• Pinyin: jiě shuō
• Hanzi breakdown: 解 = to explain/untie; 说 = 讠(speech) + 兑, to speak

Meaning

To explain; to commentate; narration. Providing verbal explanation or commentary.

Used for professional commentary in sports broadcasts, documentary narration, museum guides, and explanatory presentations. 解说员 (commentator/narrator) is a common derivative. The word implies structured, professional explanation rather than casual conversation.

Examples

1. 这场比赛的解说太精彩了，把每个战术都分析得头头是道。 The commentary for this match was brilliant; every tactic was analyzed perfectly.
2. 博物馆提供中英文两种语言的解说服务。 The museum offers guided tour services in both Chinese and English.
3. 纪录片的解说词写得很有诗意，配上画面特别有感染力。 The documentary's narration is written very poetically, and paired with the visuals, it's particularly moving.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, media, tourism

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 这位解说员讲得真专业。(This commentator is really professional.)
• 请问有解说服务吗？(Excuse me, is there a guided tour service?)

Don't Say

• 用解说代替日常的解释，如'你能解说一下这道题吗' (In casual contexts, use 解释 or 讲解 instead of the more formal 解说)

Origin & History

Compound of 解 (to explain, to untie) + 说 (to speak). Literally 'explain by speaking' — professional verbal interpretation.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal