cyun4詮诠

Jyutpingcyun4

Yalechyùhn

Rare

Definition

To explain, annotate, or interpret the meaning of words or texts.

writtencommunication

How it's used

Formal contexts are where this character almost exclusively appears, typically as part of compound words like 詮釋. It carries a sense of scholarly or artistic interpretation rather than simple explanation. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, as native speakers prefer words like 解釋 or 講清楚.

Examples

le1呢dyun6段man4文zi6字dim2點joeng2樣cyun4詮sik1釋aa4呀？

How should this passage be interpreted?

keoi5佢hou2好nou5努lik6力cyun4詮sik1釋ni1呢go3個gok3角sik1色。

He is working hard to interpret this role.

Common phrases

cyun4詮sik1釋

to interpret

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct synonym for simple explanation, but it sounds overly academic or stiff in daily speech. Avoid using it to describe basic tasks like explaining directions or simple instructions.