Chinese
xuānxiè
Meaning: to vent; to release; to drain
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

宣洩
宣
洩
宣泄
宣
泄

Example sentences

He vents his work stress through exercise.
他心裡積壓了許多怨氣,需要宣洩。
他心里积压了许多怨气,需要宣泄。
He has a lot of accumulated resentment in his heart and needs to vent it.

Usage Notes

Refers to releasing emotions, stress, or liquids.

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