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Characters, words, pinyin or English

释 shì to explain

to explain; to interpret; to release

How to remember 释: 釆 to distinguish + 𠬤 watch over = to explain. To help the kids distinguish the ducks they watch over at the pond, the ranger kneels down to explain the colours of each beak.

  • 813. most frequent character
  • HSK 4
  • 12 strokes
  • Radical 釆

Component breakdown

释 = 釆 to distinguish + 𠬤 watch over

  • 釆 to distinguish
  • 𠬤 watch over
The Gushi story

To help the kids distinguish the ducks they watch over at the pond, the ranger kneels down to explain the colours of each beak.

How it is used

  • To explain / interpret, and to release - 解释 (jiěshì) explain, 注释 (zhùshì) annotate, 释放 (shìfàng) release/set free.
  • 解释 is the everyday 'to explain (a reason, a misunderstanding).'
  • 爱不释手 (àibúshìshǒu) 'so fond of it one can't put it down.'

Words with 释

Example sentences

  • 他解释了自己的方案。 Tā jiěshìle zìjǐ de fāng'àn.He explained his plan.