dǎ​fa HSK6

to pass the time

Senses

打发/ 打發 dǎ​fa (also dǎ​fā) to pass the time

To pass or while away time; to spend time doing something to avoid boredom.

打发/ 打發 dǎ​fa (also dǎ​fā) to dispatch

To send someone on an errand; to dispatch someone to do something.

打发/ 打發 dǎ​fa (also dǎ​fā) to send away

To make someone leave; to get rid of someone politely or send them packing; to dismiss or fire an employee.

打发/ 打發 dǎ​fa (also dǎ​fā) to attend to

To take care of or look after someone; to make arrangements for someone's needs or comfort.

打发/ 打發 dǎ​fa (also dǎ​fā) to bestow

(literary) To give or pay out money; to bestow alms or tips.

打发/ 打發 dǎ​fa (also dǎ​fā) to serve

(literary) To wait on or serve someone; to attend to a person's needs.

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