解封

jiěfēng
verbIntermediate to lift restrictions, to unseal
formal

To lift restrictions or a ban, typically after a period of lockdown or quarantine.

疫情结束后,城市终于解封了。

After the epidemic ended, the city finally lifted its lockdown.

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Often used in the context of public health measures, such as ending a lockdown or quarantine.

general

To unseal or open something that was previously sealed, such as a document or container.

考古学家小心翼翼地解封了古墓中的陶罐。

Archaeologists carefully unsealed the clay pot from the ancient tomb.

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Less common usage, typically used in formal or technical contexts.

Collocations

解封通知notice of lifting restrictions解封日期date of lifting restrictions解封政策policy of lifting restrictions

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'解封' is often used in official announcements about ending lockdowns or quarantines.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '解' (to untie, to release) and '封' (to seal, to lock).

📝Usage Notes

Primarily used in formal contexts, especially in relation to public health or security measures. In everyday speech, '开放' (to open) is often used instead.

Word Breakdown

to untie, to release
root
+
to seal, to lock
root
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