to lay down; to put down · to let go of; to relinquish; to set aside · to lower (the blinds etc)

放下

fàng xià

f+àng·4th tonex+ià·4th tone

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Tom put down his paintbrush.

汤姆放下了画笔。

Set it down there.

在那裏放下来。

Put your guns down.

放下你的枪。

Drop the knife!

把刀放下！

Magnanimity is a great treasure; harmonious affinity with others is wonderful, Detachment from name and gain averts trouble; happiness makes older people feel young.

寬宏大量是个宝; 与人无争结緣好放下名利不烦惱; 心生欢喜不觉老.

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to lay down; to put down · to let go of; to relinquish; to set aside · to lower (the blinds etc)

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