let the matter drop; be willing to let it go
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to settle a dispute and let the matter drop; to be willing to stop pursuing an issue
Often used in negative constructions (多用于否定式), implying that someone will not easily give up pursuing a matter.
Jué决
bù不
néng能
shàn善
bà罢
gān甘
xiū休
。
We absolutely cannot let this matter drop.
Tā他
chī吃
le了
zhè这
me么
dà大
de的
kuī亏
，
shì是
bù不
huì会
shàn善
bà罢
gān甘
xiū休
de的
。
He suffered such a big loss, so he won't be willing to let it go.
Show 2 more examplesShow fewer examples
Nǐ你
yǐ以
wéi为
wǒ我
huì会
shàn善
bà罢
gān甘
xiū休
ma吗
？
Do you think I'm going to let this matter drop?
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
bù不
néng能
shàn善
bà罢
gān甘
xiū休
，
bì必
xū须
chá查
gè个
shuǐ水
luò落
shí石
chū出
。
This matter cannot be allowed to drop; we must investigate until the truth comes out.