Definition
放手 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to let go' — both literally (release your grip) and figuratively (give someone free rein, stop interfering). The verb 放 and object 手 can split: you can insert a measure word or modifier between them, e.g. 放一次手 ('let go once'), or use the resultative complement 放开了手 ('let go completely'). The figurative sense is common in work and parenting contexts: 放手让孩子自己做 ('let the child do it on their own').
v.o.
to let go (physically, release one's hold)to give someone a free handto stop interfering and let others act independentlyto go all outto give up (a position or control)
Examples
- ，放手。Nǐ zhuā jǐn shéngzi, qiān wàn bié fàng shǒu.Hold the rope tight, don't let go.
- ，放手，。Háizi dà le, fùmǔ yào xuéhuì fàng shǒu, ràng tāmen zìjǐ zuò juédìng.When children grow up, parents need to learn to let go and let them make their own decisions.
- ，。Zhè jiàn shì nǐ fàng yí cì shǒu, ràng wǒ lái shìshi.Let go of this matter once and let me try.
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