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March 24, 2026
放弃(放棄)fàngqì(fang4qi4)
放弃 (fàngqì) means to renounce, abandon, or give up on something. It is commonly used in contexts where a person decides to stop pursuing a goal, a habit, or a relationship. This term often carries a sense of loss or resignation, indicating a deliberate choice to let go of something important.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 放弃 often reflects the value placed on perseverance and resilience. However, it is also accepted that sometimes letting go is necessary for personal growth or mental well-being, especially in competitive environments.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person holding tightly to a balloon representing their dreams. When they decide to 放弃 (fàngqì), they release the balloon into the sky, symbolizing their choice to let go. The character 放 (fàng) looks like an open hand releasing something, while 弃 (qì) resembles a person throwing something away.
Meanings of 放弃
fàngqì(fang4qi4)
1to renounce
2to abandon
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About 放弃
放弃Simplified
放棄Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 放弃
Quick Contrast
放弃 (fàngqì) vs 退出 (tuìchū) — use 放弃 when emphasizing a personal decision to abandon something, while 退出 focuses on exiting or withdrawing from a situation or group.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person holding tightly to a balloon representing their dreams. When they decide to 放弃 (fàngqì), they release the balloon into the sky, symbolizing their choice to let go. The character 放 (fàng) looks like an open hand releasing something, while 弃 (qì) resembles a person throwing something away.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone, as using the wrong tone might convey a different meaning. 放弃 is generally used in both formal and informal settings, but it is important to pair it with appropriate context. Common collocations include '放弃机会' (give up an opportunity) or '放弃计划' (abandon a plan).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 放弃 connects with concepts of choice and decision-making found in other Level 4 vocabulary. Focus on using it in sentences that express personal experiences or opinions, enhancing your ability to discuss goals and aspirations.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 放弃 often reflects the value placed on perseverance and resilience. However, it is also accepted that sometimes letting go is necessary for personal growth or mental well-being, especially in competitive environments.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 放弃 with 失去 (shīqù, lose). For example, saying '我失去了我的梦想' (I lost my dream) instead of '我放弃了我的梦想' (I gave up my dream) can change the intended meaning from a sense of loss to a choice.
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Grammar Patterns of 放弃
放弃 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
tā cóng wèi fàng qì guò tàn jiū wǒ nèi xīn shēn chǔ qíng gǎn de cháng shì。
She never abandoned her attempts to plumb my innermost emotions.
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它们值得拥有，但是不能因此放弃更好的服务。
tā mén zhí dé yōng yǒu， ， dàn shì bù néng yīn cǐ fàng qì gēng hǎo de fú。
They are worth having but not at the expense of better services.
3
西班牙人担心德国投资者放弃西班牙而转向东欧。
xī bān yá rén dān xīn dé guó tóu zī zhě fàng qì xī bān yá ér zhuǎn xiàng dōng ōu。
Spaniards are worried about German investors deserting Spain for Eastern Europe.
4
我还是放弃学医了，我真的不是那块料。
wǒ huán shì fàng qì xué yī le， ， wǒ zhēn de bù shì nà kuài。
I left medicine anyway. I wasn't really cut out for it.
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大家都劝他放弃，可他却很坚持。
dà jiā dū quàn tā fàng qì， ， kě tā què hěn jiān。
People tried to talk him out of it, but he insisted.
6
5年后她对当初放弃自己的家感到后悔。
5 5 nián hòu tā duì dāng chū fàng qì zì jǐ de jiā gǎn dào hòu。
Five years later she regrets having given up her home.
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再怎样跟他讲道理都不能让他放弃自己认准的事。
zài zěn yàng gēn tā jiǎng dào lǐ dū bù néng ràng tā fàng qì zì jǐ rèn zhǔn de shì。
No amount of reasoning could shake him out of his conviction.
8
我叫他放弃算了,但他坚持.
wǒ jiào tā fàng qì suàn le, , dàn tā jiān.
I asked him to lower his colours but he insisted.
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昨天的投票本身就是放弃先前所留退路的做法。
zuó tiān de tóu piào běn shēn jiù shì fàng qì xiān qián suǒ liú tuì lù de zuò fǎ。
Yesterday'svote itself was a retreat from an earlier fallback position.
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征服者试著让当地人宣誓放弃他们的宗教.
zhēng fú zhě shì zhù ràng dāng dì rén xuān shì fàng qì tā mén de zōng jiào.
The conqueror tried to make the natives abjure their religion.
Cultural Notes for 放弃
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 放弃 often reflects the value placed on perseverance and resilience. However, it is also accepted that sometimes letting go is necessary for personal growth or mental well-being, especially in competitive environments.
Frequently Asked Questions about 放弃
Yes, 放弃 can be used in both contexts, such as giving up a job opportunity or a personal goal.
A common phrase is '放弃梦想' (give up on a dream), which illustrates the emotional weight of the term.
While it can be synonymous with 退出 (tuìchū, withdraw), 放弃 emphasizes a stronger sense of giving up voluntarily.
