Today, we are going to explore a rather mysterious Chinese character - "solution". When we mention the word "exhaustion", have you ever wondered how to pronounce the word "solution"?
It's not jiě, it's not jiè, so what exactly does it read?
The answer is – xiè!
Next, let's take a look at the multiple pronunciations of the word "solution". In Chinese, "解" has three pronunciations: jiě, jiè, xiè. Each pronunciation has its own unique meaning and usage.
First of all, when we read "解" as jiě, we can imagine a scene where a detective is trying to solve a complex mystery, and he dissects the problem step by step like a cow and finally finds the answer.
The "solution" here is like dividing the beef with a knife, which means analyzing and unraveling. Therefore, the "solution" in "Ku Ding Jie Niu" is pronounced as jiě, which means to divide and unravel.
Next is the pronunciation of jiè. Imagine that in the ancient imperial examination, a candidate finally won the first place in the township examination after studying hard and became "Xie Yuan".
The "solution" here is read as jiè, which refers to the first place in the township examination in the imperial examination system.
The pronunciation of "solution" carries a sense of selection and competition, which makes people feel the fierceness and glory of the ancient imperial examination.
It embodies the competition and selection mechanism of the ancient imperial examination system.
Finally, there is the pronunciation of xiè. We can imagine a scene in an ancient market, where an artist with unique skills is performing a variety of difficult equestrian maneuvers, and the audience is cheering.
This entertainer is "running horses" and making a living by performing equestrianism. The word "solution" here is pronounced xiè, which refers to the various skills of acrobatic performances.
This pronunciation of "solution" makes people feel the superb skills of ancient artists and the hardships of life.
Now, let's get back to the word "do whatever it takes."
The "solution" here should be read as xiè.
Imagine a boxer in the ring in the middle of a fierce battle, using all kinds of skills and tactics to defeat his opponent.
The "solution" here refers to the skills, means, and methods. Therefore, the "solution" in "exhaustion" is pronounced as xiè, which means that all skills and methods have been exhausted.
In order to give you a better understanding of the difference and usage of these three pronunciations, let's give you another interesting example.
Suppose there is a magician who can solve any mystery with magic "jiě"; In one fell swoop, he became the "solution" (jiè) yuan in the exams of the wizarding world; At the same time, he is able to captivate the audience by performing various magical "solutions" (xiè) numbers.
This magician is like an embodiment of the Chinese character "解", showing the multiple meanings and charms of the character "解".