说明
shuōmíng
Description
"说明"的意思是把一件事讲清楚，让别人明白。
"说明" means to make something clear so others can understand.
它也可以指一段解释的文字，比如产品上的使用说明。
It can also refer to a piece of explanatory text, such as the instructions on a product.
Meanings
说明shuōmíng
to explain; to make clear
老师给我们说明了这道题。
The teacher explained this question to us.
说明shuōmíng
explanation; instructions; directions
请先看药盒上的说明。
Please first read the instructions on the medicine box.
说明shuōmíng
to show; to indicate; to prove
这件事说明他很认真。
This matter shows that he is very serious.
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Notes
- Etymology
说 (speak) + 明 (clear) — literally "speak clear."
- Nuance
说明 stresses making something understood; 解释 leans toward clarifying doubts.
In videos
“我在这个视频的说明里告诉你，你可以去看。”
“这也说明了我已经很久没有看它了。”
“就说明你是一个不靠谱的人”
“这说明同一种梦不是带有科幻色彩的伪命题”
“说明平时睡眠不充分的大脑在这”
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