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March 24, 2026
解决(解決)jiějué(jie3jue2)
解决 (jiě jué) means to settle, resolve, or solve a problem or dispute. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as resolving conflicts, solving problems, or addressing issues in various situations. The nuance often implies arriving at a satisfactory conclusion or disposal of a concern.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the resolution of conflicts is often approached with a preference for harmony and consensus. The concept of '解决' reflects the cultural emphasis on maintaining relationships and social stability rather than direct confrontation.
Memory Tip
Imagine two people having a heated argument. They sit down, and with a gentle push (jiě) from a mediator, they 'settle' (jué) their differences. The character 解决 combines 'to untie' (解) and 'to decide' (决), which visually suggests resolving complexities into clarity.
Meanings of 解决
jiějué(jie3jue2)
1to settle (a dispute)
2to resolve
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About 解决
解决Simplified
解決Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 解决
Quick Contrast
解决 (jiějué) vs 处理 (chǔlǐ) — use 解决 when implying a resolution to a problem, while 处理 focuses more on the management or handling of a situation.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine two people having a heated argument. They sit down, and with a gentle push (jiě) from a mediator, they 'settle' (jué) their differences. The character 解决 combines 'to untie' (解) and 'to decide' (决), which visually suggests resolving complexities into clarity.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with tones; '解决' should always be pronounced as jiě jué. It is commonly paired with words like '问题' (wèntí, problem) or '冲突' (chōngtū, conflict). A common mistake is using it in an overly casual context where a more formal term might be preferred.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 解决 enriches your vocabulary related to problem-solving. Students should practice using it in sentences about daily conflicts or issues, linking it to other HSK 3 words like '问题' (wèntí, problem) and '想法' (xiǎngfǎ, idea).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the resolution of conflicts is often approached with a preference for harmony and consensus. The concept of '解决' reflects the cultural emphasis on maintaining relationships and social stability rather than direct confrontation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 解决 with 处理 (chǔlǐ), using it incorrectly in contexts that require the latter. For instance, saying '我处理这个问题' (I resolve this issue) should be corrected to '我解决这个问题'.
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Grammar Patterns of 解决
解决 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
It was in the beginning, when we were still ironing out problems.
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他们会怎么解决那个问题？他寻思着。
tā mén huì zěn mó jiě jué nà gè wèn tí？ ？ tā xún sī。
How would they get over that problem, he wondered?
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除非这些问题得到解决，否则该地区会一直是个火药桶。
chú fēi zhè xiē wèn tí dé dào jiě jué， ， fǒu zé gāi dì qū huì yī zhí shì gè huǒ yào。
Unless these questions are solved, the region will remain a powder keg.
Cultural Notes for 解决
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the resolution of conflicts is often approached with a preference for harmony and consensus. The concept of '解决' reflects the cultural emphasis on maintaining relationships and social stability rather than direct confrontation.
Frequently Asked Questions about 解决
Yes, 解决 is appropriate for formal contexts when discussing solutions to problems.
Yes, while both can mean to deal with something, 处理 (chǔlǐ) often implies more about handling or managing, whereas 解决 focuses on finding a resolution.
For example, you can say '我们需要解决这个问题' (We need to resolve this issue).
