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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to give up' with 放弃 (fàngqì)

    Actions & Events
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 放弃 + Noun/Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The verb 放弃 (fàngqì) means 'to give up' or 'to abandon,' indicating the decision to stop pursuing something. It can take a noun or verb phrase as its object, and is used when someone voluntarily relinquishes an effort, right, or goal.

    Examples

    • 他不想放弃这个难得的机会。

      tā bù xiǎng fàngqì zhège nándé de jīhuì.

      He doesn't want to give up this rare opportunity.

    • 别轻易放弃,再试一次吧。

      bié qīngyì fàngqì, zài shì yī cì ba.

      Don't give up so easily — try one more time.

    • 她放弃了出国留学的计划,留在家乡工作。

      tā fàngqì le chūguó liúxué de jìhuà, liú zài jiāxiāng gōngzuò.

      She gave up her plan to study abroad and stayed in her hometown to work.

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