Definition
摆脱 (bǎi tuō) means to actively free yourself from something negative or restrictive, like a bad habit or poverty. It focuses on the effort to break away, whereas 脱离 (tuō lí) is a neutral separation from a group/situation, and 解脱 (jiě tuō) emphasizes relief from a burden or suffering. 破除 (pò chú) is about eliminating abstract ideas or obstacles.
verb
to get rid ofto free oneself from (something negative or restrictive)
Easily confused
- 拜托bài tuōsound-aliketo request (a favor), to entrust
Examples
- 摆脱。Tā nǔlì bǎi tuō le huài xíguàn.He managed to get rid of his bad habits.
- 摆脱。Zhège guójiā zhōngyú bǎi tuō le pínkùn.This country finally freed itself from poverty.
- 摆脱。Tā xiǎng yào bǎi tuō guòqù de yīnyǐng.She wants to break free from the shadow of the past.
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