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割舍 (gē shě) — to give up (reluctantly); to part with (something cherished)

Definition

Means giving something up only with real reluctance or pain — not a neutral 'give up'. Usually paired with what is being given up (感情, 习惯, 回忆) rather than used alone.

verb
to give up (reluctantly)to part with (something cherished)

Examples

  • 割舍。
    Tā hěn nán gē shě duì gù xiāng de gǎn qíng.
    He finds it hard to part with his feelings for his hometown.
  • 割舍。
    Shì gāi gē shě zhè ge huài xí guàn de shí hou le.
    It's time to give up this bad habit.
  • 割舍。
    Tā zhōng yú gē shě le ér shí de wán jù.
    She finally parted with her childhood toys.
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Emotions & Feelings

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