释 Stroke Order — How to Write 释
释 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 釆, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
释 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 释:釆
释 is a phono-semantic compound: 釆 (collect) carries the meaning, while 睪 indicates the sound.
Radical: 釆 + 5 more strokes
释 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shì
Meanings of 释 in Chinese
1
shì释
To explain, clarify, or interpret, as in 'explanation' or 'annotation'.
老师详细解释了课文中的生词和难点，帮助我们理解其深层释义。
The teacher explained the new words and difficult points in the text in detail, helping us understand their deeper meaning.
To dispel, eliminate, or dissipate (e.g., doubts, resentment, misunderstandings).
经过一番坦诚的交流，他们之间的误会终于涣然冰释
After a frank exchange, the misunderstanding between them finally dissipated completely.
To release; to let go; to put down; to explain.
他爱好阅读，常常手不释卷。
He loves reading and often keeps a book in hand.
Refers to Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and by extension, Buddhism itself; often used in terms related to Buddhist concepts, practitioners, or scriptures.
他从小就对释教文化产生了浓厚的兴趣。
He developed a strong interest in Buddhist culture from a young age.
Common Words and Phrases with 释
1
Buddhist scripture or sutras
他认真研读释典，以求领悟佛法真谛。
He diligently studies Buddhist scriptures to comprehend the true meaning of Buddhist teachings.
2
To research and interpret ancient texts or characters.
考古学家正在努力释读这块石碑上刻画的古老象形文字。
Archaeologists are diligently working to decipher and interpret the ancient hieroglyphs carved on this stele.
3
To release; to set free (e.g., a person) or to discharge (e.g., energy, a substance).
通过运动，她释放了工作带来的压力。
Through exercise, she released the stress brought by work.
4
To let go of worries or strong emotions; to find peace of mind.
他终于学会了对过去的错误释怀，开始新的生活。
He finally learned to let go of his past mistakes and started a new life.
5
Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism.
传说释迦牟尼佛在菩提树下悟道，最终成为觉者。
Legend has it that Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, ultimately becoming the Awakened One.
6
Buddhism
在古代，释教在中国广泛传播，对文化产生了深远影响。
In ancient times, Buddhism spread widely in China, having a profound impact on its culture.
7
put down a book; stop reading
他读了两个小时后，才满意地释卷，伸了个懒腰。
After reading for two hours, he finally put down the book contentedly and stretched.
8
To feel relieved or at ease, especially after doubts or worries have been dispelled.
听完她的解释，我心中的担忧终于释然了
After hearing her explanation, the worries in my heart finally dissipated, and I felt a sense of relief.
9
to let go of; to release one's grip
她紧紧握着那只小猫，不愿释手。
She held the kitten tightly, unwilling to let go.
10
To explain in simple, easy-to-understand language.
他总能把深奥的科学概念释俗，让普通读者也能轻松掌握。
He is always able to simplify profound scientific concepts, making them easily graspable even for the average reader.
11
To explain the meaning and pronunciation of written words, especially ancient characters or classical texts; to interpret old scripts.
这部古籍的释文非常详尽，帮助读者理解生僻字词
The annotations (shiwen) in this ancient book are very detailed, helping readers understand obscure words and phrases.
12
to clarify doubts or dispel suspicion
讲座结束后，教授花时间为听众释疑
After the lecture, the professor took time to clarify doubts for the audience.
13
To explain or paraphrase the meaning of words or text.
这本书的附录里有对生僻词的释义。
The appendix of this book provides explications for unfamiliar words.
More words with 释
- xī稀shì释dilute, dilution
- quán诠shì释Interpret, Interpretation
- chǎn阐shì释Explain, Interpret
- huò获shì释to be released; to be set free
- xùn训shì释Exegesis, Commentary
- zhù注shì释Annotation, Comment
- pōu剖shì释analyse and explain
- jiě解shì释Explain, Explanation
- shì释fàng放chū出release, emit
- shì释fàng放chū出lai来Release, Emit
- shì释huí回release back, send back
- jiě解shì释shuō说explained, clarified
- xiáng详xì细jiě解shì释explain in detail, detailed explanation
- jiě解shì释chéng成interpret as, explain as
- jiě解shì释de得explained, it's explained
- méi没jiě解shì释No explanation, Unexplained
- shì释jiào教wén文huà化Buddhist culture, Culture of Buddhism
- jiě解shì释qīng清chu楚Explain clearly, Clarify
- bù不rěn忍shì释shǒu手Can't put it down, Reluctant to let go
- gōu沟tōng通jiě解shì释Explain, Clarify
Idioms with 释
- ài爱bù不rěn忍shì释too fond to part with
- ài爱bù不shì释shǒu手love something too much to part with it
- huàn涣rán然bīng冰shì释doubts and misunderstandings vanish
- rú如shì释zhòng重fù负feel a great sense of relief
- shǒu手bù不shì释juàn卷always reading
- yí疑tuán团mò莫shì释doubts cannot be dispelled
- bēi杯jiǔ酒shì释bīng兵quán权Disarm military power with a banquet
- bīng冰xiāo消xuě雪shì释melt away like ice and snow
- bù不rěn忍shì释juàn卷unable to put down a book
- dòng冻jiě解bīng冰shì释difficulties melt away
- huàn涣rú如bīng冰shì释doubts and misunderstandings melt away
- huàn涣ruò若bīng冰shì释doubts and misunderstandings melt away
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Open the tool →Questions about 释
What does 释 mean in Chinese?
释 (shì) means “To explain” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 释?
释 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 释 have?
释 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 释?
释 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 釆. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 释?
The radical of 释 is 釆, and 释 is a phono-semantic compound.