Chinese
ràng
Meaning: to let; to allow; to permit; to yield; by (passive marker)
Part of Speech: Verb, Particle

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Example sentences

他讓我在門口等他。
他让我在门口等他。
He let me wait for him at the door.
這個消息有必要讓同事們都知道。
This news needs to be known by all colleagues.
山上的空氣非常清新,讓人感到心曠神怡。
The air on the mountain is very fresh, making one feel refreshed.
那部恐怖電影的場景讓人毛骨悚然。
The scenes in that horror movie were spine-chilling.
他的智慧讓我非常佩服。
I deeply admire his wisdom.

Usage Notes

A versatile word that can mean 'to let someone do something', 'to give way', or mark the agent in a passive sentence.

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