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    摒弃旧观念 (discard old ideas)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verb phrase consisting of 摒弃 (bìngqì, to discard/abandon) and 旧观念 (jiù guānniàn, old ideas/concepts). The verb 摒弃 is transitive and takes 旧观念 as its direct object. It expresses a deliberate and often decisive act of rejecting or casting aside past ways of thinking.

    Sample sentences

    我们应该勇于摒弃旧观念，接受新事物。

    We should bravely discard old ideas and embrace new things.

    只有摒弃旧观念，才能实现真正的进步。

    Only by discarding old ideas can true progress be achieved.

    这次改革要求人们彻底摒弃旧观念。

    This reform requires people to thoroughly discard old concepts.

    Quick facts

    etymology:摒 (bìng) means 'to expel; to get rid of', 弃 (qì) means 'to abandon; to discard'. 旧 (jiù) means 'old', 观念 (guānniàn) means 'concept; idea'.

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    Example

    我们应该勇于摒弃旧观念，接受新事物。

    We should bravely discard old ideas and embrace new things.

    只有摒弃旧观念，才能实现真正的进步。

    Only by discarding old ideas can true progress be achieved.

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