放水 (fàng shuǐ) — to turn on the water (let water flow); to let water out; to drain; (slang, sports) to throw a game; to play below one's ability deliberately
Definition
Literal sense: to release or drain water. Slang sense in sports: to deliberately lose or play below one's ability.
verb
to turn on the water (let water flow)to let water outto drain(slang, sports) to throw a gameto play below one's ability deliberately
Examples
- 放水。Xǐ zǎo qián yào xiān fàng shuǐ.You need to turn on the water before showering.
- 放水。Yóu yǒng chí de shuǐ yǐ jīng fàng shuǐ le.The water in the swimming pool has already been drained.
- 。Tā zài bǐ sài zhōng gù yì fàng le yì chǎng shuǐ.He deliberately threw a game during the match.
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