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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