罢休 bàxiū to give up
to give up; to abandon (a goal etc); to let something go; forget it; let the matter drop
How to remember 罢休: 罢 to cease + 休 rest = to give up.
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How it is used
- To give up / drop the matter - usually in the negative - 不达目的不罢休 (bù dá mùdì bú bàxiū) won't quit until the goal is reached.
- Almost always with 不 (bù) or 决不 (jué bù) to express determination not to stop.
- Emphasizes refusing to let go; common in expressions of resolve.