No. 1,605 in Chinese
放下
"放下" means "to put down" or "to let go."
In a sentence
把你的箱子放下吧。
Put your suitcase down.
In this sentence, '放下' means physically placing an object down.
放下过去的烦恼，迎接新的开始。
Let go of past worries and embrace a new beginning.
Here, '放下' metaphorically refers to mentally letting go or releasing concerns.
在忙碌的生活中，试着放下一切享受片刻的平静。
In a busy life, try to let go of everything and enjoy a moment of peace.
In this context, '放下' implies stopping or pausing activities to focus on something else.
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