Chinese phrase
我放弃 wǒ fàng qì
Meaning
I give up
When to use it
This states a clear decision to stop trying. It is a casual, direct expression often used with friends or classmates, and it can sound discouraged in some situations.
Example dialogue
这道题我想了半天，我放弃。 zhè dào tí wǒ xiǎng le bàn tiān wǒ fàng qì
I've thought about this problem for a long time, but I give up.
别着急，先休息一下，明天再试试。 bié zháo jí xiān xiū xī yí xià míng tiān zài shì shì
Don't rush, take a break first, and try again tomorrow.