Definition
离题 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to digress' or 'to stray from the topic'. It is formed from 离 (to leave) and 题 (topic). You can insert elements between the two characters, such as 离了题 (digressed) or 离过题 (have digressed). It is commonly used in formal or written contexts.
v.o.
to digressto stray from the topic
Examples
- 离题，。Tā de fāyán chángcháng lí tí, ràng tīngzhòng gǎndào kùnhuò.His speeches often digress, confusing the audience.
- 。Tā jiǎng zhe jiǎng zhe jiù lí le tí.He was talking and then digressed.
- 离题。Xiě zuòwén shí yào zhùyì bú yào lí tí.When writing an essay, be careful not to digress.
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