Chinese
shǐhuàn
Meaning: to order about; to command; to use (tools, animals)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

他長途跋涉後,兩條腿已經累得不聽使喚了。
他长途跋涉后,两条腿已经累得不听使唤了。
After his long journey, his legs were so tired they wouldn't obey him.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for ordering servants or using simple tools. '不聽使喚' (not listening to commands) is a frequent idiom for limbs being too tired or tools malfunctioning.

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