放过 fàngguò to let off
to let off; to let slip by; to let somebody get away with something
How to remember 放过: 放 put + 过 to cross = to let off.
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How it is used
- To let go / not pursue - 别放过任何细节 (bié fàngguò rènhé xìjié) don't overlook any detail, 放过他吧 (fàngguò tā ba) let him off.
- Resultative 放+过: to let something slip past you. Very common with 机会 (放过机会, miss an opportunity by letting it go) and with sparing someone.