放弃 (fàngqì) — how to say "to give up" in Chinese

放弃

To give up, to abandon

Character composition

to let go

to abandon

Radicals / Keys

Arch

#55 · gǒng · 3 strokes

Rap, tap

#66 · · 4 strokes

Synonyms

抛弃

to abandon, to discard

pāo qì · of people, relationships

Examples

尽管遇到了很多困难,但他从来没有想过要放弃自己的梦想。

Although he encountered many difficulties, he never thought of giving up on his dream.

放弃机会。

Give up an opportunity.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to give up" in Chinese?

"to give up" in Chinese is 放弃 (fàngqì).

What does 放弃 mean in English?

放弃 (fàngqì) means "To give up, to abandon".

How is 放弃 pronounced?

It is pronounced fàngqì (written as fangqi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to give up" in Chinese characters?

It is written 放弃.

What HSK level is 放弃?

放弃 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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