排遣

pái qiǎn

Dictionary entry

to divert oneself from (loneliness, grief etc)

What does 排遣 mean?

排遣 (pái qiǎn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to divert oneself from (loneliness, grief etc)

2to dispel (negative thoughts etc)

Character breakdown

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排páito arrange in order; to line up · to exclude; to eliminate; to repel; to expel; to discharge 遣qiǎn(bound form) to dispatch; to send · (bound form) to drive away; to dispel

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排遣

pái qiǎn

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