释放

釋放

shìfàng

verb HSK 7 #1,764

Meanings

1 to release
2 to set free
3 to emit

Characters

to release; to explain

to release; to let go

Literally 'release-let go' — to set free or discharge

Examples

警方释放了那名嫌疑人。

Jǐngfāng shìfàng le nà míng xiányírén.

The police released that suspect.

运动可以帮助释放压力。

Yùndòng kěyǐ bāngzhù shìfàng yālì.

Exercise can help release stress.

这种材料会释放有害气体。

Zhè zhǒng cáiliào huì shìfàng yǒuhài qìtǐ.

This material will emit harmful gases.

Tips

usage

释放 is used in multiple domains: legal (释放犯人 release a prisoner), emotional (释放压力/情绪 release stress/emotions), and scientific (释放能量/气体 emit energy/gas).

Stroke Order

释 shì

放 fàng