‘注解’ (zhù jiě) is a noun meaning ‘annotation’ or ‘explanation’—typically a brief, clarifying note added to text, such as in textbooks, classical literature, or technical documents. The first character 注 (zhù) means ‘to note down’ or ‘to record’, while the second 解 (jiě) means ‘to explain’ or ‘to interpret’. Together, they convey the idea of writing explanatory notes to make something clearer or more accessible.

This word is commonly used in academic, literary, and educational contexts—especially when referring to scholarly commentary on ancient Chinese texts (e.g., Confucian classics), bilingual dictionaries, or annotated editions of novels. It implies careful, authoritative interpretation rather than casual paraphrasing. ‘注解’ often appears as a standalone noun (e.g., ‘请看下方注解’) or modifies other nouns (e.g., ‘注解文字’). It’s more formal than synonyms like ‘说明’ and carries a sense of scholarly precision.