explanation; to explain; to interpret; to resolve; CL:個|个[ge4]
解 (Xiè) · 13 strokes
Depicts separating (解) the horns (角) from a cow (牛) using a knife (刀).
释 (shì) · 12 strokes
Simplified form of 釋. Phonosemantic compound. 釆 represents the meaning and 𠬤 represents the sound.