caak3 ceoi4拆除
Jyutpingcaak3 ceoi4
Yalechaak chèuih
Definition
To dismantle, tear down, or remove an installed object or physical structure.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of dismantling or detaching something that has been fixed or installed. While it sounds slightly more formal than the common verb 拆, it is frequently used in news reports regarding construction or illegal structures. It implies a sense of permanence in the original installation that requires effort to reverse.
Examples
This cabinet is too old, why don't we take it apart?
Related words
Common phrases
remove illegal structures
dismantle a device
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 搬走, which means to move something away. Use 拆除 specifically when the object needs to be taken apart or detached from a surface or structure before it can be moved.
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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.
