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to break away from; to get rid of; to free oneself from
HSK 6
Pronunciation
摆3
Third tone: low, then rising
脱1
First tone: high and level
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Usage in this example
Used as a transitive verb meaning to break away from or cast off, such as escaping poverty or shedding old ideas.
Example sentence
经过多年的努力，他终于摆脱了贫困的生活。
After years of effort, he finally freed himself from a life of poverty.
