verb HSK 5
Traditional 略說
to speak briefly · to mention briefly · to outline
Meaning
略说 means to discuss or explain something in a brief, summarized way rather than in detail. It combines 略 (briefly, roughly) with 说 (to speak), indicating a concise or simplified explanation of a topic.
Usage
This verb is more common in formal or written contexts such as academic papers, reports, or presentations where the speaker wants to indicate they are providing an overview rather than exhaustive detail. It's often used when introducing a topic or when time or space is limited.
Examples
- 01由于时间有限，我在这里只能略说几点。, .Due to limited time, I can only briefly mention a few points here.
- 02这个问题很复杂，今天先略说，下次再详细讨论。, , .This issue is very complex; today I'll outline it briefly, and we'll discuss it in detail next time.
Characters
Common collocations
- 略说一二to mention one or two things briefly
- 下面略说below I will briefly discuss
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines the classical Chinese character 略 meaning 'brief' or '略略' with the common verb 说 'to speak', forming a compound that has been used in written Chinese for centuries to indicate summarized discourse.