讲解

• Pinyin: jiǎng jiě
• Hanzi breakdown: 讲 = 讠(speech) + 井 (well) — to speak; 解 = 角 (horn) + 刀 (knife) + 牛 (ox) — to dissect, explain

Meaning

To explain; to expound; to give a commentary. Providing detailed explanations of something.

Often used for guided explanations at museums, tourist sites, or educational settings. A 讲解员 is a guide or docent. Implies structured, professional explanation rather than casual clarification. More formal than 解释 and suggests expertise on the subject.

Examples

1. 博物馆讲解员为游客讲解了每件文物的历史背景。 The museum docent explained the historical background of each artifact to the visitors.
2. 老师正在给学生讲解这道复杂的数学题。 The teacher is explaining this complex math problem to the students.
3. 导游的讲解生动有趣，让这次旅行增色不少。 The tour guide's commentary was vivid and interesting, adding much to the trip.

Usage Guide

Context: education, tourism, training

Tone: instructive

Do Say

• 请您给我们讲解一下这幅画。(Please explain this painting to us.)
• 他的讲解深入浅出，很容易理解。(His explanation was clear and accessible, very easy to understand.)

Don't Say

• 在非正式场合用'讲解'代替'说明' (Don't use 讲解 in casual contexts where you just need to briefly explain something — use 说明 or 解释; 讲解 implies a formal presentation)

Origin & History

Composed of 讲 (to speak, explain) + 解 (to explain, untie). Both characters relate to explanation, emphasizing thorough verbal clarification.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal