The Chinese word 叙述 (xùshù), meaning "to narrate" or "to recount," is a compound formed by combining two synonymous or closely related characters to reinforce and specify a concept. The first character, 叙 (xù), carries the core meaning of narrating or relating in an orderly sequence, often implying a presentation of details. The second character, 述 (shù), means to state, relate, or explain. Together, they form a coordinated binomial where each component amplifies the other, creating a precise term that emphasizes the act of giving a detailed, orderly account or description of events. This method of word formation is common in Chinese for creating abstract or formal nouns and verbs.