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The word "打发" is formed by combining the character "打", which denotes an action such as hitting or engaging in an activity, with "发", meaning to send or dispatch. This combination yields a verb that specifically means to send someone away or dismiss them, or in a broader sense, to deal with something so as to be rid of it, as in spending time to pass it.

Example Sentences Hide

妈妈打发我买牛奶。

Māma dǎfā wǒ mǎi niúnǎi.

Mom sent me to buy milk.

他用看电视打发时间。

Tā yòng kàn diànshì dǎfā shíjiān.

He kills time by watching TV.

老板打发走了不满意的顾客。

Lǎobǎn dǎfā zǒu le bù mǎnyì de gùkè.

The boss dismissed the dissatisfied customer.

她打发仆人去集市采购日用品。

Tā dǎfā púrén qù jíshì cǎigòu rìyòngpǐn.

She sent the servant to the market to buy daily necessities.

为了打发漫长的旅途，他带了几本小说。

Wèile dǎfā màncháng de lǚtú, tā dài le jǐ běn xiǎoshuō.

To kill time during the long journey, he brought several novels.

Word Definition - 打发

dǎ fa to dispatch sb to do sth; to make sb leave; to pass (the time); (old) to make arrangements; (old) to bestow (alms etc)

Individual Character Details

打 dá, dǎ
发 fā, fà