诠 quán to expound
to expound; to explain; to comment on
How to remember 诠: 讠 words + 全 whole = to expound. Grandma spends the whole afternoon finding simple words to expound the rules of chess for her grandson.
Component breakdown
诠 = 讠 words + 全 whole
- 讠 words
- 全 whole
- 𠆢 tent
- 王 king
Grandma spends the whole afternoon finding simple words to expound the rules of chess for her grandson.
How it is used
- A bound character living in 诠释 (quánshì), to interpret/annotate/expound (诠释含义, explain the meaning).
- Modern extended use: 诠释 also means to embody or bring to life - 完美诠释了这个角色 (perfectly portrayed the role). Written register.