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撒手
sāshǒu
Description
“撒手”的意思是把手放开，不再拿着东西。
"撒手" means to let go of something and no longer hold it.
它也可以表示不再管一件事，或者放弃不做了。
It can also mean to stop caring about something or to give up on doing it.
Meanings
撒手sāshǒu
to let go; release one's grip
他一撒手，气球就飞走了。
As soon as he let go, the balloon flew away.
撒手sāshǒu
to give up; stop being involved
这件事你不能中途撒手。
You can't give up halfway on this matter.
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Notes
- Etymology
撒 (to let go, release) + 手 (hand), literally 'release the hand'.
- Nuance
撒手不管 is a common set phrase meaning to wash one's hands of something.
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