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7-9

to vent

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

fa1xie4 fāxiè

Meaning


Primary

to vent

Alternatives

vent, vents, venting, vented

Mnemonic


發泄 To vent is 泄 to discharge one's stored up emotions by 發 sending out actions or words, usually directed towards other people.

Usage


他 發泄 情緒。

He vents his emotions.

不要 用 喊 來 發泄。

Do not use shouting to vent.

他 常常 發泄 怒氣。

He often vents his anger.