解散

• Pinyin: jiě sàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 解 = 角 + 刀 + 牛 — to untie; 散 = 攵 + 月 + 攵 — to scatter

Meaning

To disband; to dissolve; to dismiss. Breaking up an organized group or assembly.

Used for disbanding organizations, political parties, military units, or dismissing gatherings. Can be voluntary or forced. In corporate contexts, it refers to liquidation. Common in military commands and political news.

Examples

1. 乐队因成员之间的分歧而宣布解散。 The band announced its breakup due to disagreements among members.
2. 法院判决这个非法组织立即解散。 The court ordered this illegal organization to disband immediately.
3. 会议结束后，大家解散各自回家。 After the meeting ended, everyone dispersed and went home.

Usage Guide

Context: organization, military, political

Tone: official

Do Say

• 公司已经解散了。(The company has been dissolved.)
• 队伍解散！(Dismissed!)

Don't Say

• 用'解散'形容暂时分开 (Don't use 解散 for temporary separation — it implies permanent disbanding)

Origin & History

Composed of 解 (to loosen; to release) + 散 (to scatter; to disperse). Together they describe breaking apart and scattering.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal