舍不得 shěbude to hate to do something
to hate to do something; to hate to part with; to begrudge
How to remember 舍不得: 舍 house + 不 not + 得 get = to hate to do something.
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How it is used
- Reluctant to part with, give up, or spend - 舍不得花钱 (shěbude huā qián) hate to spend money, 舍不得离开 hate to leave.
- The emotional 'can't bear to let go'; negative of 舍得. Note neutral tone 得 (de).
- Followed by a verb or a noun-object you're loath to relinquish.