The Chinese word 放 means “to release” or “to put”. It is a versatile verb that can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to describe the act of releasing something from one’s grasp, such as a balloon or a bird. It can also be used to describe the act of putting something in a particular place, such as books on a shelf or clothes in a drawer. Additionally, it can be used in idiomatic expressions such as 放心, which means “to feel relieved” or “to have peace of mind”.
Translation
Verb: to let go, to put, have a vacation
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们把书放在桌子上 | wǒmen bǎ shū fàng zài zhuōzi shàng | We put the books on the table |
| 请放心，我们会处理这个问题 | qǐng fàngxīn, wǒmen huì chǔlǐ zhège wèntí | Please rest assured, we will handle this issue |
| 他放了一只鸟飞走了 | tā fàng le yī zhī niǎo fēi zǒu le | He released a bird and it flew away |
| 我们需要放松一下 | wǒmen xūyào fàngsōng yīxià | We need to relax for a bit |
| 他放弃了他的梦想 | tā fàngqì le tā de mèngxiǎng | He gave up on his dream |
| 我们应该放慢脚步 | wǒmen yīnggāi fàngmàn jiǎobù | We should slow down our pace |
| 我们需要放大这张照片 | wǒmen xūyào fàngdà zhè zhāng zhàopiàn | We need to enlarge this photo |
| 他放了一声大笑 | tā fàng le yī shēng dà xiào | He burst out laughing |
HSK
放 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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