半途而废 (bàntú'érfèi): meaning and examples | Speak Chinese

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bàntú'érfèi

Part of speech: Verb

Meanings

to give up halfway

Examples and explanations

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半
bànhalf or one of two equal parts; expressing a division or equality
而
érconjunction used to express transition or progression; historical meaning: beard or facial hair (ancient usage)