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解开
jiěkāi
Description
“解开”的意思是把绑着或系着的东西打开，也可以指弄清楚一个问题或心里的疑问。
"解开" means to untie or unfasten something that is tied or fastened, and can also refer to solving a problem or clearing up a doubt in one's mind.
Meanings
解开jiěkāi
to untie, undo, unfasten
他解开了鞋带。
He untied his shoelaces.
解开jiěkāi
to solve or figure out (a problem, mystery)
我们终于解开了这个谜。
We finally solved the mystery.
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Notes
- Etymology
解 (untie/solve) + 开 (open), a resultative compound meaning the action succeeds in opening.
- Nuance
解开 stresses undoing something bound; 解决 (jiějué) means resolving a problem more broadly.
In videos
“要解开这个谜团，只能在潮间带。”
“解开，解开扣子，解开扣子，我解开了。”
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