설명 vs 해석: What’s the difference?
설명·해석
설명explanation
The word "explanation" means words that help you understand something. In Korean, 설명 is used when someone tells the reason, meaning, or way to do something. You can use it at school, at home, or in everyday conversations when you ask for or give more information.
How to say explanation
해석explanation
This word means the explanation or meaning of something, such as a sentence, poem, picture, or math problem. In school, you hear it when a teacher explains a text or when students talk about what something means. It can also mean one person's understanding, so two people may not agree.
How to say explanationThe difference
설명 is a general explanation of how something works or why it happens. 해석 is more about the meaning or interpretation of words, art, or a problem.
