释 (shì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 释 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 释 (shì) means "to release; to explain; to let go". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 采.

Q: How do you write 释 stroke by stroke?

释 has 12 strokes. The radical is 采. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 释 and 釉?

释 (shì) and 釉 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 释?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 采. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 释?

Common words containing 释 include: 解释 (jiě shì) — to explain; explanation; 释放 (shì fàng) — to release; to set free; 注释 (zhù shì) — Annotation / Note.

How to Write 释

The character 释 (shì) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 采 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

释 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to release; to explain; to let go.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 释 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 释

解释 jiě shì

to explain; explanation

释放 shì fàng

to release; to set free

注释 zhù shì

Annotation / Note

Example Sentences

请解释一下这个词。

qǐng jiě shì yī xià zhè ge cí

Please explain this word.

他被释放回家了。

tā bèi shì fàng huí jiā le

He was released and went home.

这本书有很多注释。

zhè běn shū yǒu hěn duō zhù shì

This book has many annotations.

Similar Characters

釉 yòu

Practice Writing 释 (shì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 释

What does 释 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 释 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 释 and 釉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 释?

What common words use 释?

How to Write 释 (shì)