撇下 (piē xia) — to abandon, to leave behind
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning to abandon or leave behind (people, home, work). Implies walking away from something one is responsible for or attached to. Often paired with 放下 or 丢下 in similar contexts.
verb
to abandonto leave behind
Examples
- 撇下。Tā piē xia xué yè qù gōng zuò le.He abandoned his studies and went to work.
- 撇下。Tā piē xia jiā xiāng bān dào le dà chéng shì.She left her hometown behind and moved to a big city.
- 撇下。Tā men piē xia lǎo fáng zi zài yě méi yǒu huí lái guò.They abandoned the old house and never returned.
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