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    Expressing "to be released" with 获释 (huòshì)

    Actions & Events
    Passive & Receiving

    Structure

    Subject + 获释

    Explanation

    The word 获释 (huòshì) means "to be released" or "to gain one's freedom," typically from prison or detention. It is a formal term commonly found in news reports and legal contexts. For example, a person might 获释 after an agreement or legal proceeding.

    Examples

    • 那名记者在被关押三年后终于获释。

      Nà míng jìzhě zài bèi guānyā sān nián hòu zhōngyú huòshì.

      The journalist was finally released after being detained for three years.

    • 双方达成协议后，人质全部获释。

      Shuāngfāng dáchéng xiéyì hòu, rénzhì quánbù huòshì.

      After both sides reached an agreement, all the hostages were released.

    • 他获释后回到了自己的家乡。

      Tā huòshì hòu huídào le zìjǐ de jiāxiāng.

      After his release, he returned to his hometown.

    Often Confused With

    Expressing "to be released" with 获释 (huòshì) | Chinese Grammar