HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
释 — to explain
- Reading
- shì
- Meaning
- to explain; to interpret; to release; to let go; to put down; to dispel; to clear up; to relieve; to set free; to liberate; to abandon; to give up
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
释 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shì and it means to explain; to interpret; to release; to let go; to put down; to dispel; to clear up; to relieve; to set free; to liberate; to abandon; to give up. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
释 appears in everyday chinese words such as 解释 (explain, interpret), 释放 (release; set free) and 注释 (annotate, note, commentary).
Chinese words containing 释
Frequently asked questions
What does 释 mean in Chinese?
释 means to explain; to interpret; to release; to let go; to put down; to dispel; to clear up; to relieve; to set free; to liberate; to abandon; to give up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 释 read?
释 is read shì. Reading it inside real words — 解释 and 释放 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 释 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 释 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 释 in a word?
A common word containing 释 is 解释 (jiě shì) — "explain, interpret". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 释 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 释 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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