B1 verb Neutral

说明

/ʂwɔ́ mʲə̌ŋ/

To make something clear or easy to understand by giving more information or examples.

Ejemplos

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1

图表说明了过去十年的变化。

The chart illustrates the changes over the past decade.

2

这足以说明他的诚实。

This is enough to prove his honesty.

3

你能跟我说明白点吗?

Can you explain clearly to me?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
说明书
Verb
说明
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Truco para recordar

说 (speak) + 明 (clear). Speak to make it clear.

Quiz rápido

这篇文章通过数据___了人口老龄化的问题。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 说明

Ejemplos

1

图表说明了过去十年的变化。

academic

The chart illustrates the changes over the past decade.

2

这足以说明他的诚实。

formal

This is enough to prove his honesty.

3

你能跟我说明白点吗?

informal

Can you explain clearly to me?

4

说明书放在盒子里了。

everyday

The instruction manual is in the box.

5

经理说明了公司的新政策。

business

The manager explained the company's new policy.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
说明书
Verb
说明

Colocaciones comunes

详细说明 detailed explanation
使用说明 instructions for use
书面说明 written explanation
举例说明 illustrate with examples
说明理由 explain reasons

Frases Comunes

由此说明

this shows that

事实说明

facts show that

说明情况

explain the situation

Se confunde a menudo con

说明 vs 解释

解释 (explain) is broader, often used for reasons or meanings, while 说明 (illustrate/state) is more for descriptions or facts.

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Notas de uso

Used both as a verb (to explain) and a noun (explanation/instructions). Essential for Task 1 in IELTS Academic writing.

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Errores comunes

Sometimes learners use '说明' when '翻译' (translate) is needed.

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Truco para recordar

说 (speak) + 明 (clear). Speak to make it clear.

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Origen de la palabra

From '说' (speak) and '明' (clear/bright).

Patrones gramaticales

说明 + [Fact/Clause] 用...来说明

Quiz rápido

这篇文章通过数据___了人口老龄化的问题。

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: 说明

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