放手

fàng shǒu

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Common

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Definitions

1. to give up
2. to have a free hand

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 抓紧 zhuā jǐn 抓紧 zhuā jǐn to grasp firmly When meaning to let go literally: to grasp firmly

Related words

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• 撒手 sā shǒu 撒手 sā shǒu to let go of sth Similar literal meaning of letting go: to let go of sth
• 放任 fàng rèn 放任 fàng rèn to ignore When meaning to give free rein: to ignore

Synonyms

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• 放弃 fàng qì 放弃 fàng qì to renounce When meaning to give up on something: to renounce

Usage notes

Common mistakes

放手 cannot be followed directly by a verb phrase like 放手做; use 放手去 or add a complement.

Example Sentences

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他终于 放手 了。

He finally let go.

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Words Containing 放手

• 放手一搏 放手一搏 fàng shǒu yī bó: to put one's all into the fight

Child Words of 放手

• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 放 放 fàng: to put