意思
To surrender or give up in a conflict or struggle.
文化背景
In the Levant, this phrase is often used with a sigh of 'Khalas' (Enough), emphasizing the emotional exhaustion of the speaker. Egyptians might use this idiom in a very theatrical way in movies to show a dramatic surrender, often followed by a joke. In formal Gulf business culture, raising the white flag might be used in negotiations to signal a willingness to compromise for the sake of the relationship. While the MSA version is understood, local dialects might mix it with French influences, but 'Raya Bayda' remains a classic literary reference.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'Raya' is feminine. Using 'Abyad' instead of 'Bayda' is the most common learner mistake.
Humor is Key
Don't be afraid to use this idiom humorously. It’s a great way to show you understand Arabic social nuances.
意思
To surrender or give up in a conflict or struggle.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'Raya' is feminine. Using 'Abyad' instead of 'Bayda' is the most common learner mistake.
Humor is Key
Don't be afraid to use this idiom humorously. It’s a great way to show you understand Arabic social nuances.
自我测试
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
بعد نقاش طويل، قرر أحمد أن يرفع الراية _______.
The idiom is 'the white flag' (الراية البيضاء).
Which situation best fits the idiom 'رفع الراية البيضاء'?
أي موقف يناسب هذا التعبير؟
The idiom means to surrender or give up in a conflict or struggle.
Complete the dialogue using the correct form of the idiom.
سارة: 'هل ما زلت تحاول حل هذا اللغز؟' علي: 'لا، لقد _______.'
Ali is speaking about himself, so the verb must be in the first person singular past tense (رفعتُ).
🎉 得分： /3
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练习题库
3 练习بعد نقاش طويل، قرر أحمد أن يرفع الراية _______.
The idiom is 'the white flag' (الراية البيضاء).
أي موقف يناسب هذا التعبير؟
The idiom means to surrender or give up in a conflict or struggle.
سارة: 'هل ما زلت تحاول حل هذا اللغز؟' علي: 'لا، لقد _______.'
Ali is speaking about himself, so the verb must be in the first person singular past tense (رفعتُ).
🎉 得分： /3
常见问题
3 个问题Yes, it is very common in political journalism and literature to describe concessions or defeats.
Generally no. It implies giving up or losing, though it can be positive if it means ending a toxic conflict.
'Istaslama' is the literal verb 'to surrender.' 'Rafa' al-raya al-bayda' is the idiomatic, more descriptive way to say it.
相关表达
استسلم للأمر الواقع
similarTo surrender to reality.
ألقى السلاح
synonymTo lay down arms.
دق مسمار في نعش
contrastA nail in the coffin.
سلم تسليماً
builds onTo surrender completely.
