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投降
tóuxiáng
Description
“投降”的意思是打不过别人，就不再打了，愿意听对方的话。
"投降" means to stop fighting when you can't win and agree to obey the other side.
打仗的时候，输了的一方常常会投降。
In war, the losing side often 投降.
Meanings
投降tóuxiáng
to surrender; to give in to the enemy
敌人最后投降了。
The enemy finally surrendered.
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Notes
- Etymology
投 (throw/submit) + 降 (surrender/descend), together meaning to yield to an enemy.
- Nuance
often used for war; for everyday 'giving up' natives prefer 放弃.
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