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脱离

tuō lí
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. to separate oneself from
  2. 2. to break away from
  3. 3. diastasis (medicine)
  4. 4. abscission
  5. 5. abjunction (botany)

Word relationships

Antonyms

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联系
lián xì

connection

As in '脱离联系' (lose contact), 联系 (contact/connection) is the opposite state.

Related words

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独立
dú lì

independent

Often used together as in 脱离…独立 (become independent by breaking away from…).

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in formal or abstract contexts, e.g., 脱离危险 (out of danger), 脱离现实 (divorced from reality). Not used for simple physical separation like leaving a room.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 离开 (physically leave). 脱离 means to break free from an abstract connection or state, not a location.

Words Containing 脱离

脱离危险
tuō lí wēi xiǎn

out of danger

脱离苦海
tuō lí kǔ hǎi

to escape from the abyss of suffering

Child Words of 脱离

离
chī

mythical beast (archaic)

脱
tuō

to shed

离
lí

to leave