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    Expressing 'description' with 描述 (miáoshù)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    按照 + Possessive + 描述

    Explanation

    The word 描述 (miáoshù) functions as both a verb meaning 'to describe' and a noun meaning 'description.' It refers to giving a detailed account of something in words. It is commonly paired with 按照 to mean 'according to the description.'

    Examples

    • 你能描述一下当时的情况吗？

      nǐ néng miáoshù yíxià dāngshí de qíngkuàng ma?

      Can you describe the situation at that time?

    • 她的描述非常生动，大家都听得入迷了。

      tā de miáoshù fēicháng shēngdòng, dàjiā dōu tīng de rùmí le.

      Her description was so vivid that everyone was captivated.

    • 这篇文章描述了小城的日常生活。

      zhè piān wénzhāng miáoshù le xiǎo chéng de rìcháng shēnghuó.

      This article describes the daily life of a small town.

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