釋 shì

to interpret; interpretation; to comment and explain

hermeneutics

metadata

to explain in simple terms

Buddhist doctrine; sutras

to release; to make available; to liberate

to stop reading

"Shiming", late Han dictionary, containing 1502 entries, using puns on the pronunciation of headwords to explain their meaning

to release from custody

to forget bad feelings; to mend a relationship

Shakyamuni Buddha; the historical Buddha

(literary) to be reassured; not to worry

to dispel (usu. with negative, unable to forget)

to let go; to loosen one's grip; to put sth down

to release; to discharge; to set free

to release from jail

Buddhism

interpreting words

feel relieved; relieved; at ease

to dispel doubts; to clear up difficulties

exegesis; explanation of classic text

definition

to read and interpret ancient texts; to decipher

Sakya (name of a north Indian tribe)

Sakyamuni Buddha (Sanskrit: sage of the Sakya)