Meaning
详解 means to provide a thorough, detailed explanation or analysis of something. It combines 详 (detailed, thorough) with 解 (to explain, to interpret). This term is commonly used in academic, technical, and educational contexts when a comprehensive breakdown or clarification is needed.
Usage
详解 is more formal than everyday words like 解释. It appears frequently in textbook titles, technical manuals, and academic papers (e.g., 语法详解 'detailed grammar explanation'). Native speakers use it when emphasizing that an explanation will be comprehensive and thorough, not just a brief overview.
Examples
- 01这本书详解了中国古代历史的发展过程。.This book provides a detailed explanation of the development process of ancient Chinese history.
- 02老师在课堂上详解了这道数学题的解题方法。.The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the solution method for this math problem in class.
Characters
Common collocations
- 详解语法to explain grammar in detail
- 详解版detailed explanation edition
- 详细解答detailed解 answer/explanation
Antonyms
Origin
详 originally meant 'detailed' or 'clear', while 解 meant 'to untie' or 'to解 解开'. Together they form a compound meaning to untie or clarify something in comprehensive detail.