释放

shìfàng

to release

Dictionary entry

to release (a prisoner); to set free; to release (energy, gas, resources); to express (emotions, goodwill, intentions)

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See it in sentences

他释放了那只鸟。

Tā shìfàng le nà zhī niǎo.

English

He released the bird.

情绪需要释放。

Qíngxù xūyào shìfàng.

English

Emotions need release.

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