解开

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to untie, to loosen, to solve

他解开了绳子。

He untied the rope.

general

To untie or loosen something that is tied or fastened.

请帮我解开这个包裹。

Please help me untie this package.

Commonly used for physical objects like knots, ties, or fastenings.

general

To solve or figure out a problem or puzzle.

我们需要解开这个谜题。

We need to solve this puzzle.

Used metaphorically for intellectual or abstract problems.

Collocations

解开绳子to untie a rope解开谜题to solve a puzzle解开心结to resolve a mental or emotional issue

to resolve a mental or emotional issue

解开 can refer to both physical actions (like untie a knot) and abstract actions (like solving a problem).

Combination of 解 (to untie, to solve) and 开 (to open).

Can be used both literally for physical objects and metaphorically for problems or emotional issues.

解

to untie, to solve

root

开

to open

root

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