bing2摒

Jyutpingbing2

Yalebíng

語素

Definition

To get rid of, discard, or reject something.

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How it's used

Rarely used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese, it almost exclusively appears in the compound 摒除. It carries a formal or literary weight, often used when discussing abstract concepts like biases, distractions, or negative emotions. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, where more common verbs like 掉 or 撇開 are preferred.

Examples

nei5你jiu3要bing2摒ceoi4除maai4埋di1啲fu6負min2面nam2諗faat3法。

You need to cast aside those negative thoughts.

keoi5佢bing2摒ceoi4除zo2咗so2所jau5有gon1干jiu2擾zyun1專sam1心zou6做je5嘢。

He cast aside all distractions to focus on his work.

Common phrases

bing2摒ceoi4除zaap6雜nim6念

to clear one's mind of distracting thoughts

bing2摒ceoi4除pin1偏gin3見

to cast aside prejudices

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 摒棄, which implies abandoning or discarding something like an idea or a custom. While similar, 摒除 focuses more on the act of excluding or clearing away obstacles, whereas 摒棄 carries a stronger sense of rejection or giving up on something.