Definition
挥之即去 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'to dismiss someone with a wave' or 'to wave away.' It literally describes the action of waving one's hand to indicate that someone should leave. The phrase contains the implied object 之 ('him/her/it'), and it functions as a verb phrase in a sentence; you cannot insert an additional object between its parts. It can be used either literally or figuratively for quick dismissal.
v
to dismiss someone with a waveto wave away (literally or figuratively)
Examples
- 挥之即去，。Lǎobǎn duì mìshū huī zhī jí qù, shìyì tā líkāi.The boss waved the secretary away, signaling her to leave.
- 挥之即去，。Tā duì nàxiē bù sù zhī kè huī zhī jí qù, háo bú kèqì.He dismissed those uninvited guests with a wave, without any politeness.
- ，挥之即去，。Kàn dào dàchénmen zhēnglùn bù xiū, huángdì huī zhī jí qù, ràng tāmen tuìxià.Seeing the ministers arguing endlessly, the emperor waved them away and ordered them to withdraw.
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