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解釋

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Mandarin · pinyin jiě shì

explanation
to explain
to interpret
to resolve
Classifier: 個 gè

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解: jiě · loosen, unfasten, untie; explain; hexagram ䷧
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释: shì · interpret, elucidate; release

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3–4 · jie3 shi4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

gaai2 sik1

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verb

to explain; to elucidate
to analyse; to interpret; to expound
(literal and literary) to remove; to clear; to eliminate; to dispel

noun

explanation
analysis; interpretation

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