Meaning
解决 means to solve a problem, resolve a difficulty, or settle a matter. It combines 解 (to untie, to解开) and 决 (to decide, to determine), conveying the sense of untangling something and making a decisive resolution. It's used for concrete problems, conflicts, disputes, and abstract challenges alike.
Usage
解决 is a standard, neutral verb used in both spoken and written contexts. It typically takes a problem, issue, or difficulty as its object. Common patterns include 解决问题 (solve a problem) and 解决矛盾 (resolve a contradiction). It suggests successfully dealing with something rather than just attempting to address it.
Examples
- 01我们必须尽快解决这个问题。.We must solve this problem as soon as possible.
- 02通过谈判，他们解决了分歧。, .Through negotiation, they resolved their differences.
Characters
Common collocations
- 解决问题to solve a problem
- 解决困难to overcome difficulties
- 彻底解决to thoroughly resolve
- 解决矛盾to resolve a contradiction
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 解 (untie) and 决 (decide) creates the meaning of decisively untangling or resolving something, reflecting the process of working through complications to reach a solution.