释读

Traditional form:

釋讀

Pinyin (reading):

shìdú

Definitions:

• to read and interpret ancient texts
• to decipher

Characters:

• 释 - to explain, to interpret; to release
• 读 - to study, to learn; to read, to pronounce

Traditional characters:

• 釋 - to explain, to interpret; to release
• 讀 - to study, to learn; to read, to pronounce