放下(fàng xià)

HSK 22 characters

to lay down

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Word information

Pinyin
fàng xià
Meaning
to lay down; to put down
HSK level
HSK 2
Characters
2
Traditional
Same

Example sentences

How 放下 is used in everyday Chinese — the speaker reads the whole sentence.

  • 放下所有武器。

    fàng xià suǒ yǒu wǔ qì

    Lay down all arms.

  • 汤姆放下了枪。

    tāng mǔ fàng xià le qiāng

    Tom laid down the gun.

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