HSK · Level 103
45 words
Chinese word
宣泄
Pronunciation
Pinyinxuān xiè
Meaning
- verbvent
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Feelings and pressure build up inside and find an outward channel through speech, tears, exercise, or another form of release.
Common phrases
宣泄情绪xuān xiè qíng xù
vent emotions
宣泄压力xuān xiè yā lì
vent stress
宣泄愤怒xuān xiè fèn nù
vent anger
Similar words
发泄fā xiè: Letting out pent-up feelings or dissatisfaction in a strong and forceful way.
排解pái jiě: Easing worries or troubles and reducing the mental burden they cause.
疏导shū dǎo: Guiding emotions or problems toward a calmer and more orderly state.
倾诉qīng sù: Sharing private feelings with another person by speaking openly and being heard.
Definition in Chinese
把内心的情绪或压力通过说话、哭泣、运动等方式释放出来。bǎ nèi xīn de qíng xù huò yā lì tōng guò shuō huà kū qì yùn dòng děng fāng shì shì fàng chū lái
Word origin
宣泄 (xuānxiè, "to vent") combines 宣 (xuān, "to make public") + 泄 (xiè, "to leak or discharge"), giving inner feelings a path outward.
Usage tips
- English vent can suggest directing anger at another person, while this Chinese verb also covers private, physical, or creative ways of handling strong feelings.