Meanings of 走开
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走开 (zǒukāi) vs 离开 (líkāi) — use 走开 for a more casual, immediate command to move away, while 离开 is more formal and can imply leaving a place.
While 走开 is informal, it can sometimes come off as rude depending on tone and context. Be cautious using it with people you don't know well. Common collocations include '走开一点' (move aside a bit) and '请你走开' (please go away).
Though 走开 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it incorporates basic characters from earlier levels (走 and 开). Students should focus on recognizing these components and their meanings to enhance their understanding of similar phrases.
Learners often confuse 走开 with 离开. For example, saying '我走开去家' (I move away to home) instead of '我离开家' (I leave home) is incorrect. Remember, 走开 is for creating space, while 离开 refers to departing.
Pronunciation of 走开
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How to say to leave in Chinese
“to leave” in Chinese is走开
走开 (zǒu kāi) is a colloquial expression meaning 'to leave' or 'to move aside.' It is often used in informal contexts to tell someone to go away or to create space, typically when someone is in the way or causing annoyance.
When to use 走开
While 走开 is informal, it can sometimes come off as rude depending on tone and context. Be cautious using it with people you don't know well. Common collocations include '走开一点' (move aside a bit) and '请你走开' (please go away).
走开 or something close to it
走开 (zǒukāi) vs 离开 (líkāi) — use 走开 for a more casual, immediate command to move away, while 离开 is more formal and can imply leaving a place.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 走开 with 离开. For example, saying '我走开去家' (I move away to home) instead of '我离开家' (I leave home) is incorrect. Remember, 走开 is for creating space, while 离开 refers to departing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 走开
No, it is quite informal and can be seen as rude in certain contexts.
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