English–Chinese

“vent” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxuān xiè

Example

遇到烦恼时,别憋着,要学会宣泄。yù dào fán nǎo shí bié biē zhe yào xué huì xuān xiè

When you are upset, do not bottle it up; learn to vent.

Illustration for 宣泄 (vent)

How to say “vent” in Chinese

“Vent” in Chinese is 宣泄 (xuān xiè).

Feelings and pressure build up inside and find an outward channel through speech, tears, exercise, or another form of release.

Full entry for 宣泄: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 宣泄

他通过跑步来宣泄压力。tā tōng guò pǎo bù lái xuān xiè yā lì

He vents stress by running.

Tips for using 宣泄

  • English vent can suggest directing anger at another person, while this Chinese verb also covers private, physical, or creative ways of handling strong feelings.

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