Definition
罢手 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to give up' or 'to stop doing something'. It splits its two syllables 罢 and 手 when inserting time, measure, or potential complements, as in 罢不了手 (unable to stop) or 罢过一次手 (gave up once). Note that it often implies ceasing a task or resistance, not just quitting a job.
v.o.
to give upto stop (doing something)
Examples
- 罢手，。Tā juédìng bà shǒu, bú zài jìxù zhège xiàngmù.He decided to give up and not continue this project.
- ，。Tā bà bù liǎo shǒu, háishì jìxù zuò le.She couldn't stop herself and still continued.
- 。Zhè jiàn shì tā yǐjīng bà guò liǎng cì shǒu le.He has already given up on this matter twice.
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