Definition
放下 is a resultative verb combining 放 (put, place) and 下 (down). Literally 'to put down' something you are holding. Figuratively, it means 'to let go of' or 'to set aside' emotions, burdens, work, or topics — even 'to digress' from a subject. The pattern is a directional complement: verb + 下, where 下 indicates downward motion or completion. You can use it as a single compound verb without splitting.
r.v.
to put down (physically)to let go ofto set aside (emotionally or mentally)
Examples
- 放下，。Qǐng fàng xia shǒujī, xiān chīfàn.Please put down your phone and eat first.
- 放下。Tā juédìng fàng xia guòqù de fánnǎo.He decided to let go of past worries.
- 放下。Tā fàng xia shǒutóu de gōngzuò lái bāng wǒ.She set aside her own work to help me.
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