Chinese
dǎfa
Meaning: to kill time; to dispatch; to send away
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他們坐在咖啡館裡下棋,以此來打發午後的時間。
他们坐在咖啡馆里下棋,以此来打发午后的时间。
They sat in the cafe playing chess to kill time in the afternoon.
拼圖是一項既能打發時間又能鍛鍊大腦的益智遊戲。
Jigsaw puzzles are a puzzle game that can both kill time and exercise the brain.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for passing time or sending someone on a mission.

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