撂
put down; knock over; throw away
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to put down; to set aside
informalUsed in spoken Chinese, often refers to setting aside an object or task temporarily.
He set down his rice bowl and went back to the construction site.
This matter has been put aside for half a month, and we haven't had time to handle it yet.
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Please set aside your current work first and come over for a short meeting.
He dropped his backpack on the sofa and went out.
Don't set aside your study tasks and ignore them.
verb
to knock over; to trip up
informalRefers to causing someone or something to fall to the ground, often used for tripping a person during a fight or game.
He tripped his opponent with a foot sweep and knocked him to the ground.
Be careful not to trip over a rock while running.
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The naughty child knocked several books off the bookshelf.
Intentionally knocking down an opponent in a soccer game will result in a foul call.
The strong wind knocked over the roadside billboard.
verb
to throw away; to leave behind; to entrust entirely
informalHas two common extended meanings: either abandoning someone/something somewhere, or fully handing over responsibility to another person.
Don't leave us stranded on the road and ignore us.
When he went out to work, he entrusted all household responsibilities to his wife.
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Don't throw garbage in the hallway.
He was too busy, so he left his child in the care of his parents.
Don't leave your friends behind and leave first by yourself.