免 | Chinese meaning

免【miǎn】

HSK 7-9

to excuse sb
to exempt
to remove or dismiss from office
to avoid
to avert
to escape
to be prohibited

Generated definitions (experimental)

to excuse sb

This meaning refers to releasing someone from a duty or obligation.

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Please excuse me from my responsibilities.

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Due to illness, he was excused from the obligation to attend the meeting.

to exempt

This usage involves freeing someone from a requirement or rule that is usually applied.

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He was exempted from paying taxes due to family reasons.

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The school exempted him from tuition fees.

to remove or dismiss from office

This meaning is used when someone is officially taken out of a position or role, often in a professional context.

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He was dismissed from his position due to poor performance.

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The manager was removed from office due to financial issues.

to avoid

This usage expresses the action of keeping away from something undesirable or unwanted.

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She tried to avoid associating with bad friends.

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We should avoid any possible misunderstandings.

to avert

This meaning is used when someone takes steps to prevent something negative from happening.

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He worked hard to avert such an unfortunate outcome.

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Taking measures can avert future problems.

to escape

This usage conveys the idea of getting away from danger or a harmful situation.

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She managed to escape the dangerous situation.

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They successfully escaped from enemy control.

to be prohibited

This meaning refers to something that is not allowed or is forbidden.

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This behavior is prohibited in school.

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Smoking is prohibited here.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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