Word: 放生 (fàngshēng) 放生 dictionary entry fàngshēng to set free a captive animal (in some cases, as an act of Buddhist mercy) Full dictionary entry for 放生 Example sentences using 放生 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 买干鱼放生，不知死活 mǎi gān yú fàngshēng, bùzhīsǐhuó buy dried fish to set free: not knowing dead or alive 养生不如放生 yǎngshēng bùrú fàngshēng keeping creatures is not as good as setting them free 杀生不如放生 shāshēng bùrú fàngshēng taking life is not as good as releasing life