slip from hand; sell off
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to slip from the hand; to let go; to lose one's grip
Literally refers to an object slipping from one's grasp. Figuratively used for manuscripts, tasks, or responsibilities that have left one's control.
Tā他
yòng用
lì力
yī一
rēng扔
，
shí石
kuài块
tuō脱
shǒu手
fēi飞
le了
chū出
qù去
。
He threw hard, and the stone flew out of his hand.
Gǎo稿
zi子
yǐ已
tuō脱
shǒu手
，
jí即
rì日
kě可
jì寄
chū出
。
The manuscript is already out of my hands and can be sent today.
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Jiǔ酒
bēi杯
tuō脱
shǒu手
luò落
dì地
，
shuāi摔
de得
fěn粉
suì碎
。
The wine glass slipped from his hand and fell to the ground, smashing into pieces.
verb
to sell (goods); to dispose of; to offload
Commercial context for selling merchandise, property, or assets, often implying a desire to unload them quickly.
Zhè这
pī批
huò货
zhōng终
yú于
tuō脱
shǒu手
le了
。
This batch of goods has finally been sold.
Tā他
jí急
yú于
tuō脱
shǒu手
zhè这
tào套
fáng房
zi子
。
He is eager to sell this apartment.
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Zhè这
xiē些
gǔ股
piào票
hěn很
nán难
tuō脱
shǒu手
。
These stocks are difficult to offload.