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    Expressing releasing with 释放 (shìfàng)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    被 + 释放

    Explanation

    释放 (shìfàng) means "to release" or "to set free." It is used in contexts ranging from releasing prisoners or detainees to releasing energy or information. In legal and news contexts, it specifically refers to freeing someone from custody or detention.

    Examples

    • 警方决定释放那名嫌疑人，因为证据不足。

      jǐngfāng juédìng shìfàng nà míng xiányí rén, yīnwèi zhèngjù bùzú.

      The police decided to release the suspect due to insufficient evidence.

    • 运动可以帮助释放压力，让人感觉更轻松。

      yùndòng kěyǐ bāngzhù shìfàng yālì, ràng rén gǎnjué gèng qīngsōng.

      Exercise can help release stress and make people feel more relaxed.

    • 政府释放了一条重要的政策信号。

      zhèngfǔ shìfàng le yī tiáo zhòngyào de zhèngcè xìnhào.

      The government released an important policy signal.

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