설명 vs 해설
Korean word comparison
Listen to 설명
Listen to 해설
| 설명 | 해설 |
|---|---|
seol-MYEONG noun | hae-seol noun |
| an explanation or description that makes something clear | an explanatory interpretation or commentary |
How they differ
해설 often adds the sense of interpreting or unpacking something in detail, especially for a text, event, game, or performance. 설명 is broader and more neutral, covering any act of making something clear.
When to use each
When to use 설명: Use 설명 when you simply want to make a fact, idea, or process clear.
When to use 해설: Use 해설 when the explanation is more like commentary, interpretation, or a detailed guided explanation.
Side-by-side examples
- 교사가 문제의 답을 설명했다.
(The teacher explained the answer to the problem.) - 해설자가 경기의 장면을 자세히 해설했다.
(The commentator explained the scenes of the game in detail.)
Register & nuance: 해설 is more common in formal or specialized contexts such as commentary, criticism, and guided interpretation.