Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
描述
miáoshù
Description
“描述”的意思是用语言说出一个东西、一个人或一件事是什么样子的。
The meaning of "描述" is to use language to say what a thing, a person, or an event is like.
我们常常说“描述一个地方”或者“描述你看到的东西”。
We often say "描述一个地方" or "描述你看到的东西".
Meanings
描述miáoshù
to describe; to depict in words
请你描述一下你的家。
Please describe your home.
描述miáoshù
a description; an account
他的描述很清楚。
His description is very clear.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
描 means 'to trace/draw' and 述 means 'to state', together 'to depict in words'.
- Nuance
描述 is neutral and factual; 描写 is more common in creative or literary writing.
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