let go of (someone or something emotionally)
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- 1 let go of (someone or something emotionally)、give up (something one still wants)、bring oneself to part with (something cherished)
It means making yourself give up someone or something you still care about or want, despite the emotional difficulty involved.
let go of (someone or something emotionally)、give up (something one still wants)、bring oneself to part with (something cherished)
It describes emotionally letting go of a person, possession, hope, or desire even though you still feel attached to it.
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ฉันตัดใจจากเขาไม่ได้ chǎn tàt cay càak khǎw mây dâay I can't let go of him. ฉันตัดใจจากเขาไม่ได้ details
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Explanation
ตัดใจ is formed from ตัด (“cut”) and ใจ (“heart” or “mind”), giving it the image of cutting an emotional tie. It does not merely mean canceling something. It implies that affection, attachment, or desire remains, but the person makes a painful effort to give it up. It is especially common when talking about unrequited love or a breakup. The object can follow จาก, as in ตัดใจจากเขา (“let go of him/her”). ตัดใจไม่ได้ means “cannot bring oneself to let go,” while ตัดใจไม่ followed by a verb means deciding, reluctantly but firmly, not to do something.
Usage
It is commonly used when someone is trying to move on after a breakup or is advised to give up an unrequited love. It can also describe reluctantly deciding not to buy something desirable, parting with a cherished possession, or abandoning a hope that cannot realistically be fulfilled.
Caution
Do not normally use ตัดใจ for a routine cancellation or an emotionally neutral change of plans; ยกเลิก (“cancel”) is more suitable. Also, do not confuse it with ตัดสินใจ, which means “decide” or “make a decision.”
Differences from similar words
1 let go of (someone or something emotionally) synonyms
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ทำใจ means preparing yourself emotionally to accept a difficult reality. ตัดใจ more specifically means giving up or letting go of the person or thing you remain attached to.
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ห้ามใจ means to restrain yourself from following an urge or desire. ตัดใจ goes further: it focuses on emotionally giving up or letting go of someone or something.