Common Meanings
1
jiě解
To separate, break apart, or dissect.
我们需要把这个复杂的问题分解成几个小部分来解决。
We need to break down this complex problem into several smaller parts to solve it.
To untie, loosen, or open something that is bound or fastened; to resolve or relieve.
我终于把缠在一起的耳机线解开了
I finally untangled the earphone wires that were all wrapped together.
To remove, dismiss, resolve, alleviate, or stop (e.g., problems, fatigue, employment).
喝杯热茶可以帮助你解乏。
A cup of hot tea can help you relieve fatigue.
To melt or dissolve; to thaw, as in 'dissolve' (溶解) or 'thaw' (解冻).
这块冰淇淋已经开始解冻了。
This ice cream has already started to melt.
To explain, analyze, interpret, persuade, or make light of a situation.
请你详细解释一下这个概念。
Could you please explain this concept in detail?
To understand, comprehend, or grasp the meaning of something; to explain or interpret.
我完全理解你的感受。
I completely understand your feelings.
To resolve, settle, mediate, or untangle a situation or problem.
我们必须共同努力，才能有效解决这个问题。
We must work together to effectively resolve this problem.
to break into a smile; to be amused
她听了那个笑话，不禁解颐
She heard that joke and couldn't help but smile heartily.
To excrete; to relieve oneself (e.g., go to the toilet).
我得去解个手。
I need to go relieve myself.
The solution to an equation, especially the value of an unknown variable.
请你找出这个数学题的解。
Please find the solution to this math problem.
To solve (an equation or a mathematical problem)
我们正在学习如何解这个复杂的方程。
We are currently learning how to solve this complex equation.
A type of literary prose in ancient China, often used for exposition or explanation, exemplified by works such as Han Yu's 'Jìnxué Jiě'.
韩愈的《进学解》是唐代一篇著名的'解体'文章。
Han Yu's 'Jìnxué Jiě' is a famous 'jiě' style essay from the Tang dynasty.
2
jiè解
To send or dispatch, often under escort or for a specific purpose.
将军下令，将俘虏解往后方
The general ordered the captives to be sent to the rear.
To escort or transport (goods or prisoners).
他被指派押解重要文件到总部。
He was assigned to escort important documents to headquarters.
3
xiè解
To relax; to slacken; to be negligent.
他对待工作从不解怠
He never slacks off in his work.
Same as '邂逅', meaning to meet unexpectedly or by chance.
他与老友解逅在街头。
He unexpectedly met his old friend on the street.
In old times, refers to various acrobatic skills, especially those performed on horseback; '解' (xiè) in this context often appears in phrases like '卖解' (to perform acrobatics).
旧时街头有卖解的，技艺精湛，引人驻足。
In old times, there were street acrobatic performers whose superb skills attracted people to stop and watch.
Jie Lake (also known as Xie Lake), a lake located in Shanxi Province, China.
解湖是中国山西省的一个著名盐湖。
Jie Lake is a famous salt lake in Shanxi Province, China.