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The character 释, traditional form 釋, is a phono-semantic compound whose structure relates to concepts of untying and explaining. The traditional form combines the left radical 釆 (biàn, "to distinguish", not to be confused with the similar 采) with the phonetic component 睪 (yì). The simplified form reduces this complexity, using 采 on the left and 尺 (chǐ, "ruler") on the right. Its core meaning is to physically release, unfasten, or let go from constraint. This concrete idea of untying naturally extended into abstract domains, becoming the primary term for explaining concepts, clearing up misunderstandings, interpreting texts, and officially freeing prisoners.
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我来解释这个问题。
他终于释怀了。
警方释放了嫌疑人。
这本书阐释了哲学思想。
科学家试图解释这个现象。
经过调解，双方终于释疑了。
在报告中，他详细阐释了数据的含义。
通过对历史文献的释读，我们理解了古代社会的结构。