解气 (jiě) — to vent anger; to feel relieved after settling a grievance
Definition
A verb–object phrase: releasing built-up anger so you feel better. Often used with 不了 when an action fails to provide relief (解不了气).
verb
to vent angerto feel relieved after settling a grievance
Examples
- 解气。Tā mà le wǒ yí dùn cái jué de jiě.He only felt relieved after scolding me a lot.
- ，。Zhè jiàn shì tài qì rén le, wǒ dé zhǎo gè bàn fǎ jiě jiě qì.This matter is so infuriating, I have to find a way to let off steam.
- ，。Nǐ gēn tā chǎo yí jià yě jiě bù liǎo qì, bù rú lěng jìng xià lái.Quarreling with him won't vent your anger; you'd better calm down.
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