The Chinese word **宣泄** (xuānxiè), meaning "to vent" or "to give vent to" (emotions), is a compound formed through semantic combination. The first character, **宣** (xuān), carries meanings of "to declare," "to announce," or "to release," suggesting an outward movement. The second character, **泄** (xiè), means "to leak," "to discharge," or "to let out," often referring to fluids or gases. Together, they create a powerful metaphorical image of releasing pent-up internal pressures—be they emotional or psychological—in a manner analogous to water finding an outlet from a blocked conduit, thus perfectly encapsulating the concept of emotional catharsis or release.