Chinese

jiě
Meaning: to untie; to solve; to explain
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

He untied the rope.
老師正在為學生講解這道數學題的解法。
老师正在为学生讲解这道数学题的解法。
The teacher is explaining the solution to this math problem to the students.
這個案件是一個難解的謎題。
这个案件是一个难解的谜题。
This case is a difficult-to-solve riddle.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for untying knots, solving problems, or explaining.

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