罢休

罢休 bàxiū

Gives up

baxiu

What 罢休 means

  1. Gives up

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罢休 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

罢
bà
Quit (cease - stop - dismiss - finish - give up)
休
xiū
To rest

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How to write 罢休

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Questions about 罢休

What does 罢休 mean in English?

罢休 is pronounced bàxiū and means Gives up.

How do you pronounce 罢休?

罢休 is bàxiū in pinyin — written baxiu without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 罢休?

罢休 is written with 2 characters: 罢 (bà) Quit (cease - stop - dismiss - finish - give up), 休 (xiū) To rest. Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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