放下 (fàngxia) — to put down / let go
HSK 3 | verb | to put down, to set down, to let go of
放下 (fàngxia)
放下 means to put down or set something down. It is also used figuratively to mean letting go of a burden, worry, or grudge. 放 means to release or place, and 下 indicates a downward direction.
Meanings
- [verb] To put down; to set down (physically place something on a surface).
- [verb] To let go of; to stop holding onto (a feeling, worry, or attachment).
Example Sentences
请把手机放下，认真听课。 Qǐng bǎ shǒujī fàngxia, rènzhēn tīng kè. Please put down your phone and listen to the class carefully.
把包放下，休息一下。 Bǎ bāo fàngxia, xiūxi yīxià. Put down your bag and rest for a bit.
他无法放下对过去的遗憾。 Tā wúfǎ fàngxia duì guòqù de yíhàn. He cannot let go of regrets about the past.
放下工作，陪陪家人。 Fàngxia gōngzuò, péi pei jiārén. Put work aside and spend time with your family.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 放下手机 | to put down the phone |
| 放下包袱 | to let go of burdens |
| 放下工作 | to set work aside |
| 放下心来 | to feel relieved; to stop worrying |
| 放不下 | cannot let go of; cannot put down |
Memory Hook
放 (release) plus 下 (down). Releasing something downward, whether a heavy bag onto the floor or a heavy feeling from your heart.