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Mandarin · pinyin quán shì

to interpret
to comment and explain
to annotate
to perform (i.e. interpret a theatrical role)
to decode
interpretation
annotation

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诠: quán · explain, expound, comment on
释: shì · interpret, elucidate; release

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2–4 · quan2 shi4

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cyun4 sik1

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verb

to comment and explain; to annotate; to expound
to decode; to interpret (e.g. in law or performing arts)

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