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The Chinese word **舍弃** is a disyllabic compound formed by combining two synonymous characters, **舍** (shě, meaning "to give up" or "to part with") and **弃** (qì, meaning "to abandon" or "to discard"). This is a classic example of a **synonymous coordinative compound**, where each character contributes a similar meaning to create a single, reinforced concept that is more nuanced and formal than either character alone. The combined term **舍弃** thus means "to relinquish," "to forsake," or "to abandon (often something valued)," carrying a stronger and more deliberate connotation than its individual components, and it functions grammatically as a verb.

Word Definition - 舍弃

shě qì to give up; to abandon; to abort

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