conjunction, particle, verb · to explain, interpret, or clarify the meaning of something

这本书里对每个词的注和释都非常清楚。

verb, abbreviation · relating to Buddhism or Buddha (abbreviation for Sakyamuni)

在古代中国，释、道、儒三教并立。

idiom · to release, set free, or let go of something being held

听到任务顺利完成的消息，他如释重负。