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宣泄
xuān xiè
Meaning
- to unburden oneself
- to drain (by leading off water)
- to divulge
Definition
排放；发泄（情绪、精力等）。
To drain; to vent (emotions, energy, etc.).
Usage
常用于表示通过某种方式将内心的情绪或压力释放出来，可以是正面或负面的情绪。
Often used to indicate releasing inner emotions or stress through some means, which can be positive or negative emotions.
Examples
- 1 他通过跑步来宣泄工作上的压力。 (He vents his work stress by running.)
- 2 大声哭泣是一种宣泄情绪的方式。 (Crying loudly is a way to vent emotions.)
- 3 这个项目让我们有机会宣泄创意。 (This project gives us a chance to express our creativity.)
- 4 不要压抑怒火，适当宣泄出来对健康有益。 (Don't suppress anger; venting it appropriately is good for health.)
- 5 在日记里写下烦恼也是一种宣泄。 (Writing down worries in a diary is also a form of catharsis.)
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