fēn​shuō

to explain

  • created sense approved 分说/分說 · fēn​shuō · to explain — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    fēn​shuō

    to explain

    to explain in detail; to clarify the facts of a situation; to distinguish the differences between things

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · to distinguish 说 (literal) → 说/說 · shuō · to explain

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  • created sense approved 分说/分說 · fēn​shuō · to defend oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    fēn​shuō

    to defend oneself

    to defend oneself against a charge or accusation; to explain one's actions in order to clear oneself

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · to distinguish 说 (literal) → 说/說 · shuō · to explain

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  • created sense approved 分说/分說 · fēn​shuō · to explain separately — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    fēn​shuō

    to explain separately

    to explain things one by one or in parts, often in contrast with a general overview [[总说|總說|zong3 shuo1]]

    分 (literal) → 分 · fēn · to divide 说 (literal) → 说/說 · shuō · to say

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