让
yield; offer; transfer; allow; by
Meanings
7 senses · 31 examplesverb
yield; give way; make concessions
neutralUsed to describe polite, modest behavior when sharing benefits or giving up opportunities.
The younger brother is small, so the elder brother should be lenient with him.
Step forward when facing difficulties, and yield when facing honors.
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He offered his seat to the elderly on the bus voluntarily.
We should be mutually modest in the competition and avoid arguments.
He gave up the first place to his new teammate.
verb
entertain; offer (tea, seats)
neutralOften used with nouns like 茶 (tea) or 进屋 (enter the room) to describe welcoming guests.
Come in, I'll make you some tea.
The host led the guests into the living room.
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The waiter showed us to the seat by the window.
When we arrived at his friend's house, he offered his seat voluntarily.
During the Spring Festival, we will treat our relatives well with food and drinks.
verb
sell; transfer ownership
neutralOften used with 出 (out) or 转 (transfer) to mean selling or handing over property/items for payment.
That old car has been sold.
He transferred his small shop to his fellow townsman.
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The equity of this factory is being sold.
Grandpa donated his ancestral calligraphy and paintings to the museum.
She sold her unused bags on a second-hand platform.
verb
allow; let; permit
neutralCan be used to ask permission, give permission, or describe letting a situation develop.
Who told you to come here?
Let me think carefully.
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If we let the situation develop like this, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Mom won't let me go home too late at night.
The teacher asked us to hand in our homework tomorrow.
verb
move aside; get out of the way
neutralUsed to tell someone to move or to describe moving out of a path.
Make way for someone.
Please move aside, I need to pass through.
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When he saw the car coming, he quickly moved out of the way.
You should give up your seat to pregnant women on the subway.
He moved aside from the doorway to let the guests enter first.
preposition
by; used in passive voice
neutralMust be followed by an agent, cannot omit the doer like the character 被. For example, 行李被淋了 is correct, but 行李让淋了 is not.
My luggage got soaked by the rain.
He was scolded by the teacher.
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My phone was stolen by a thief.
This report was praised by the boss.
The window was blown open by the wind.
noun
surname Rang
neutralA relatively rare Chinese family name.
This gentleman's surname is Rang, his given name is Ming.