Definition
脱手 is a separable verb (离合词). Its literal meaning is 'to slip out of one's hands', often accidentally. Figuratively, it means 'to dispose of, sell off, or get rid of' something (goods, property, responsibilities). When used with complements or aspect markers, the components can split: e.g., 脱不了手 (cannot get rid of it), 脱了一次手 (disposed of once).
v.o.
(literal) to slip out of one's hands(figurative) to dispose ofto sell off
Examples
- 脱手。Tā shǒu lǐ de bēizi tuō shǒu le.The cup slipped out of his hand.
- 脱手。Tā xiǎng bǎ jiù chē tuō shǒu.He wants to sell off his old car.
- 。Nà pī cúnhuò zhōngyú tuō le shǒu.That batch of inventory finally got sold off.
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