sik1 fong3釋放释放
Jyutpingsik1 fong3
Yalesīk fong
Definition
To release from confinement, custody, or captivity; to set free.
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How it's used
While this term is understood in daily speech, it carries a formal or legalistic tone often found in news reports or official statements. In casual conversation, people usually prefer using 放人 or 俾人走 to describe the act of letting someone go.
Examples
The police finally released that suspect.
When will they finally be willing to release the hostages?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe letting go of a physical object like a ball or a rope, as it specifically implies the release of someone or something from captivity or restraint. For physical objects, use 放開 instead.
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