解读

• Pinyin: jiě dú
• Hanzi breakdown: 解 = 角 + 刀 + 牛 — to explain; 读 = 讠(speech) + 卖 — to read

Meaning

To interpret; to decode; to analyze. Explaining the meaning or significance of something.

Used for interpreting texts, policies, data, or cultural phenomena. Implies a deeper analysis beyond surface meaning. Common in journalism, academic writing, and policy discussions. Can be both a verb and a noun.

Examples

1. 专家对最新出台的经济政策进行了深度解读。 Experts provided an in-depth interpretation of the newly released economic policy.
2. 这本书从全新的角度解读了这段历史。 This book interprets this period of history from a completely new perspective.
3. 每个人对这首诗的解读都不一样。 Everyone has a different interpretation of this poem.

Usage Guide

Context: media, academic, policy

Tone: analytical

Do Say

• 你对这件事有什么解读？(What's your interpretation of this matter?)
• 让我们来解读这份报告。(Let's analyze this report.)

Don't Say

• 用'解读'形容简单阅读 (Don't use 解读 for simple reading — it implies analysis and interpretation, not just reading)

Origin & History

Composed of 解 (to explain; to understand) + 读 (to read). Together they describe the process of reading and interpreting meaning.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Educated speakers