撇下

piēxia

verb #14,608

Meanings

1 to cast away
2 to abandon
3 to leave behind

Characters

to cast aside; to fling

down; complement indicating completion

Examples

他撇下妻子和孩子就走了。

Tā piēxia qīzi hé háizi jiù zǒu le.

He left his wife and children behind and took off.

别撇下我一个人。

Bié piēxia wǒ yīgè rén.

Don't leave me alone.

Tips

usage

撇下 implies deliberate abandonment, often with a sense of irresponsibility or heartlessness. Stronger negative connotation than 留下 (to leave behind).

Stroke Order

撇 piě

下 xià