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释放

釋放
shìfàng
verb HSK 7-9 #1,764

Meanings

  1. 1 to release
  2. 2 to set free
  3. 3 to emit

Characters

释
shì
to release; to explain
放
fàng
to release; to let go
Literally 'release-let go' - to set free or discharge

Examples

HSK 3
运动可以帮助释放压力。
Yùndòng kěyǐ bāngzhù shìfàng yālì.
Exercise can help release stress.
HSK 5
这种材料会释放有害气体。
Zhèzhǒng cáiliào huì shìfàng yǒuhài qìtǐ.
This material will emit harmful gases.
HSK 7-9
警方释放了那名嫌疑人。
Jǐngfāng shìfàng le nà míng xiányírén.
The police released that suspect.

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