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免
miǎn
Description
“免”常常表示不用做某件事，或者去掉、避开某种情况。
"免" often means not having to do something, or removing/avoiding a certain situation.
它常和别的字一起用，比如“免费”“难免”“避免”。
It is often used with other characters, such as in "免费" (free of charge), "难免" (inevitable), and "避免" (avoid).
Meanings
免miǎn
to exempt; to be free from
这里停车可以免费。
Parking here is free.
免miǎn
to avoid; to prevent
多穿点，以免感冒。
Wear more clothes to avoid catching a cold.
免miǎn
to remove from office; to dismiss
他被免去了经理的职务。
He was relieved of his manager position.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts removing a hat, extended to "take off, get rid of, exempt".
- Nuance
often forms compounds (免费, 避免); rarely used alone in modern speech.
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