caa1扠
Jyutpingcaa1
Yalechā
Definition
To cross out, or to deliberately avoid or bypass a topic.
- to cross out; to mark with an 'X'
- to deliberately bypass, avoid, or deflect (usually a topic)
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used for physically marking an 'X' over something to indicate it is incorrect, invalid, or removed. Beyond the literal meaning, it is frequently used metaphorically to mean ignoring or dismissing a person or a topic in conversation.
Examples
This question is too hard, I decided to cross it out.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 叉, which refers to a fork or the act of placing hands on hips. While they share similar sounds and visual components, 扠 is specifically for the action of striking through or crossing out.
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Grammar guides
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