Meaning
卸 means to unload, remove, or take something off. It commonly refers to unloading cargo from vehicles, removing parts from machinery, or taking off makeup or clothing. The character suggests the action of separating or dismantling something from where it was attached or loaded.
Usage
卸 is most commonly used in compound words rather than alone. It appears frequently in contexts like 卸货 (unload cargo), 卸妆 (remove makeup), and 卸任 (leave office). The verb is formal to neutral in register and is used in both everyday and professional contexts.
Examples
- 01工人们正在码头卸货。.The workers are unloading cargo at the dock.
- 02她每天睡觉前都要卸妆。.She removes her makeup every day before going to bed.
Common collocations
- 卸货to unload goods
- 卸妆to remove makeup
- 卸任to leave office, to step down
- 装卸loading and unloading
Antonyms
Origin
The character 卸 combines components suggesting the separation or removal of a load. Historically it referred to removing armor or dismounting from a cart, which evolved into the general meaning of unloading or removing.