Definition
不辞而别 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'to leave without saying goodbye'. The structure is 不辞 (not take leave) + 而 (and then) + 别 (part). It often carries a slightly negative or regretful tone, implying the departure was abrupt or inconsiderate. You can use it as a verb phrase in a sentence, typically with a subject before it.
phrase
to leave without saying goodbye
Examples
- 不辞而别，。Tā zuótiān bù cí ér bié, shuí yě bù zhīdào tā qù le nǎlǐ.He left without saying goodbye yesterday, and no one knew where he went.
- 不辞而别？Nǐ wèi shénme bù gàosu wǒmen yì shēng jiù bù cí ér bié?Why did you leave without telling us?
- 不辞而别。Tā de bù cí ér bié ràng suǒyǒu rén gǎndào hěn bù kāixīn.His leaving without saying goodbye made everyone feel very unhappy.
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