释放
shìfàngTraditional: 釋放
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Translation
to release, to set free, to let out
Word origin
A compound of 释 (shì, to explain, to let go, with a component once linked to separating) and 放 (fàng, to put, to release), together meaning to set loose or let out.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 释 (shì, to let go) + 放 (fàng, to release)
Stroke order
释
放
Examples
嫌。
The police decided to release the suspect.
。
Exercise can help you release stress.
。
He was finally released after being locked up for a year.
植。
This plant gives off a fragrance.
善。
The government sent out some goodwill signals.
释放 (shì fàng) means to release or set free, whether a prisoner, built-up stress, or a substance given off. It is more formal than the plain verb 放.
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