支使 (zhī shǐ) — to order someone around; to send on an errand; to send away; to put someone off
Definition
Used when a person of higher status (a boss, parent) directs subordinates to do small tasks or leave. The first sense is active 'ordering around' / sending on errands; the second is dismissing someone. Carries a tone of being bossy or impatient.
verb
to order someone aroundto send on an errandto send awayto put someone off
Examples
- 支使。Lǎo bǎn zǒng xǐ huan zhī shǐ wǒ pǎo tuǐ.The boss always likes to send me on errands.
- 支使。Tā zhī shǐ bié rén qù zuò nà xiē má fan shì.He orders other people to do those troublesome tasks.
- 支使。Tā bú nài fán dì zhī shǐ kè rén lí kāi le.She impatiently sent the guests away.
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