bei2 jan4 fei1俾人飛俾人飞
Jyutpingbei2 jan4 fei1
Yalebéi yàhn fēi
Definition
To be dumped, ditched, or broken up with by one's partner.
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How it's used
This phrase is exclusively used for romantic breakups where one party is abandoned by the other. It carries a sense of being the victim of the breakup, emphasizing the sudden or unwanted nature of the split. It is informal and should not be used in professional or serious contexts.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of 飛, which means to fly or to throw something. The passive construction 俾人 is essential here to indicate that the subject is the one being ditched.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
