Definition
释然 describes the feeling of relief and ease that comes when a misunderstanding is cleared up or a burden is lifted. It's an adjective-like verb (v.p.) used for emotional release — you feel 释然 when you finally let go of worry, resentment, or confusion. It often appears with 感到 (to feel) or 觉得 (to feel).
v.p.
relievedat ease (after a misunderstanding is resolved or a worry is lifted)
Examples
- ，释然。Tīng wán tā de jiěshì, wǒ xīnli zhōngyú gǎndào shì rán le.After hearing his explanation, I finally felt relieved in my heart.
- ，释然。Wùhuì xiāochú hòu, liǎng rén dōu shì rán de xiào le.After the misunderstanding was cleared up, both of them smiled with relief.
- ，释然。Fàng xià guòqù de ēnyuàn, tā fǎn'ér juéde gèngjiā shì rán.After letting go of past grudges, he felt even more at ease.
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