釋

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: sêg4
POJ: sek
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

verb: to release; to set free, to explain; to interpret
釋

The character page lists several distinct senses (release, dispel/dissolve, explain, an abbreviation for Shakyamuni, a surname) all under the same reading; the two core verb senses (release, explain) were combined.

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