解脱

• Pinyin: jiě tuō
• Hanzi breakdown: 解 = 角 + 刀 + 牛 — to release; 脱 = 月 (flesh) + 兑 — to escape

Meaning

To free oneself; to break free; to find relief. Liberation from suffering, constraints, or burdens.

Can be used both physically (escaping restraints) and psychologically (freeing oneself from mental burdens). Important concept in Buddhism referring to liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Also used for releasing oneself from difficult situations.

Examples

1. 他终于从痛苦的婚姻中解脱出来。 He finally freed himself from a painful marriage.
2. 死亡对他来说或许是一种解脱。 Death might be a kind of relief for him.
3. 冥想练习帮助她从焦虑中获得解脱。 Meditation practice helped her find relief from anxiety.

Usage Guide

Context: psychology, Buddhism, relationships

Tone: reflective

Do Say

• 我终于解脱了。(I'm finally free.)
• 他需要从过去中解脱。(He needs to free himself from the past.)

Don't Say

• 轻率地用'解脱'谈论死亡 (Don't use 解脱 casually about death — it can be insensitive; use with care and context)

Origin & History

Composed of 解 (to release; to untie) + 脱 (to escape; to shed). In Buddhist context, refers to achieving enlightenment and liberation from suffering.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal