bing3 ceoi4摒除

Jyutpingbing3 ceoi4

Yalebing chèuih

Definition

To exclude, discard, or eliminate something.

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How it's used

This term carries a formal or literary weight, often appearing in written contexts or serious discussions rather than casual daily chat. It specifically implies a conscious, deliberate effort to remove abstract concepts like bias, distractions, or negative thoughts. When referring to physical objects or people, other more common verbs like 掉或者踢走 are preferred.

Examples

nei5你jiu3要bing2摒ceoi4除zaap6雜nim6念sin1先ho2可ji5以zyun1專sam1心zou6做je5嘢。

You need to clear your mind before you can focus on your work.

keoi5佢bing2摒ceoi4除zo2咗so2所jau5有sing4成gin3見heoi3去teng1聽jan4人gong2講。

He set aside all his prejudices to listen to what others had to say.

Common phrases

bing2摒ceoi4除zaap6雜nim6念

to clear one's mind of distracting thoughts

bing2摒ceoi4除sing4成gin3見

to set aside prejudices

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general word for removing anything. Because it is formal, using it to describe throwing away trash or kicking someone out of a room will sound unnatural or overly dramatic.