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放水

fàng shuǐHSK 7

放水 (fàng shuǐ) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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verb 动

  1. Englishto go easy on someone; to hold back deliberately

    • EX
      这次考试不会给任何人放水，大家都要靠自己的实力通过。

      No one will be given special treatment in this exam; everyone will have to pass on their own ability.

    • EX
      比赛中他明显放水了，否则对手不可能赢他。

      He was clearly holding back during the match; otherwise, his opponent could not have beaten him.

  2. Englishto let water out