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宣泄

xuān xiè
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to drain (by leading off water)
  2. 2. to unburden oneself
  3. 3. to divulge
  4. 4. to leak a secret

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Word relationships

Related words

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倾诉
qīng sù

to say everything (that is on one's mind)

向他人诉说来宣泄情感
排水
pái shuǐ

to drain

literal draining of water

Synonyms

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发泄
fā xiè

to give vent to (one's feelings)

表示宣泄情绪或压力时

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with 情绪 (情绪宣泄) or 情感 (情感宣泄).

Common mistakes

宣泄 is for emotions or liquids, not information; use 泄露 for secrets.

Example Sentences

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他大声唱歌来 宣泄 心中的不满。
He sang loudly to vent the dissatisfaction in his heart.

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Child Words of 宣泄

泄
xiè

to leak (of water or gas)

宣
xuān

to declare (publicly)