Usage of 脱 (tuō)
The character 脱 primarily means "to take off" or "to shed," commonly used when removing clothing or shedding skin, as with animals. It also extends metaphorically to mean "to escape from" or "to get rid of" something undesirable, such as danger or a difficult situation.
Common Collocations
- 脱衣服 (tuō yīfu): to take off clothes, used in everyday contexts.
- 脱皮 (tuō pí): to shed skin, often used for animals like snakes.
- 脱离危险 (tuōlí wēixiǎn): to escape danger, used figuratively.
Notes
When used with clothing, 脱 is a direct action verb. When used metaphorically, it often pairs with 离 (lí) to form 脱离, meaning "to break away from" or "to escape." Avoid confusing 脱 with similar verbs like 脱落 (to fall off) which has a more passive nuance.
In conversation, 脱 is straightforward and neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Usage of 脱 (tuō)
The character 脱 primarily means "to take off" or "to shed," commonly used when removing clothing or shedding skin, as with animals. It also extends metaphorically to mean "to escape from" or "to get rid of" something undesirable, such as danger or a difficult situation.
Common Collocations
- 脱衣服 (tuō yīfu): to take off clothes, used in everyday contexts.
- 脱皮 (tuō pí): to shed skin, often used for animals like snakes.
- 脱离危险 (tuōlí wēixiǎn): to escape danger, used figuratively.
Notes
When used with clothing, 脱 is a direct action verb. When used metaphorically, it often pairs with 离 (lí) to form 脱离, meaning "to break away from" or "to escape." Avoid confusing 脱 with similar verbs like 脱落 (to fall off) which has a more passive nuance.
In conversation, 脱 is straightforward and neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Usage of 脱 (tuō)
The character 脱 primarily means "to take off" or "to shed," commonly used when removing clothing or shedding skin, as with animals. It also extends metaphorically to mean "to escape from" or "to get rid of" something undesirable, such as danger or a difficult situation.
Common Collocations
- 脱衣服 (tuō yīfu): to take off clothes, used in everyday contexts.
- 脱皮 (tuō pí): to shed skin, often used for animals like snakes.
- 脱离危险 (tuōlí wēixiǎn): to escape danger, used figuratively.
Notes
When used with clothing, 脱 is a direct action verb. When used metaphorically, it often pairs with 离 (lí) to form 脱离, meaning "to break away from" or "to escape." Avoid confusing 脱 with similar verbs like 脱落 (to fall off) which has a more passive nuance.
In conversation, 脱 is straightforward and neutral in tone, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.