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离开
líkāi
Description
“离开”是一个很常用的动词，意思是从一个地方走开，去别的地方。
"离开" is a very common verb meaning to leave one place and go to another.
我们也可以用它来说和一个人分开，比如离开家人或朋友。
We can also use it to talk about parting from someone, like leaving family or friends.
Meanings
离开líkāi
to leave a place; to depart
我每天八点离开家。
I leave home at eight every day.
离开líkāi
to part from someone; to be away from
我不想离开你。
I don't want to leave you.
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Notes
- Etymology
离 (to separate) + 开 (to move away), together meaning to move apart from.
- Nuance
离开 focuses on departing from a place or person; 走 is more casual for just going.
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