baa6 zyut6罷黜罢黜
Jyutpingbaa6 zyut6
Yalebah jyuht
Definition
To dismiss from office in ancient China, or to reject and belittle a school of thought.
- archaicto dismiss an official from office
- technicalto reject, banish, or belittle a school of thought
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively found in historical or academic contexts rather than daily speech. It carries a formal and authoritative weight, specifically implying the removal of someone from a position of power or the official rejection of an ideology. You will frequently encounter it when discussing the historical policy of 罷黜百家，獨尊儒術 during the Han Dynasty.
Examples
They want to dismiss that official.
Why must this school of thought be rejected?
Related words
Common phrases
proscribe all other schools of thought
dismiss an official
Common mistake
Do not use this word for modern workplace firing or casual rejection of an idea, as it sounds overly dramatic and archaic. For modern contexts, use 解僱 for firing or 唔接受 for rejecting an idea.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
