Chinese word

发泄

Pronunciation

Pinyinfā xiè

Meaning

  • verbrelease

Example

我喜欢通过跑步来发泄压力。wǒ xǐ huān tōng guò pǎo bù lái fā xiè yā lì

I like to release stress by running.

Illustration for 发泄 (release)

More examples

他通过写日记来慢慢发泄情绪。tā tōng guò xiě rì jì lái màn màn fā xiè qíng xù

He gradually releases his emotions by writing in his diary.

Core concept

A built-up feeling or grievance moves outward, easing inner pressure for a while.

Common phrases

  • 发泄情绪fā xiè qíng xù

    release emotions

  • 发泄怒火fā xiè nù huǒ

    release anger

  • 发泄压力fā xiè yā lì

    release stress

Similar words

宣泄xuān xiè: Vents held-back emotions or anger through speech or behavior.
抒发shū fā: Puts inner feelings or thoughts into words or writing for relief.
倾诉qīng sù: Tells someone about worries or emotional pain and seeks comfort by being heard.
释放shì fàng: Releases held-in tension or energy into the outside world.

Definition in Chinese

用来表示把压抑的情绪或不满宣泄出来，常用于口语，含有暂时排解的意味。yòng lái biǎo shì bǎ yā yì de qíng xù huò bù mǎn xuān xiè chū lái cháng yòng yú kóu yǔ hán yǒu zàn shí pái jiě de yì wèi

Word origin

发泄 (fāxiè, "vent") combines 发 (fā, "send out") + 泄 (xiè, "leak"), creating the image of emotion escaping like something under pressure.

Usage tips

  • For everyday speech, this verb usually describes a short-term outlet for feelings rather than a lasting answer to the problem that caused them.

Other meanings

  • ventverb
  • relieveverb

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