(bound form) to explain; to clarify or interpret, as in 解释 jiě​shì or 注释 zhù​shì

(bound form) to release; to let go or set free, as in 释放 shì​fàng or 保释 bǎo​shì

(bound form) to put down; to set aside or let go of something being held

(bound form) to dissolve or dispel, such as doubts or resentments

(bound form) Buddhism; Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism

a Chinese surname

(bound form) to take off or strip off clothing or armor