caat3 diu6擦掉
Jyutpingcaat3 diu6
Yalechaat diuh
Definition
To wipe off, rub out, or erase.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical action of removing something by friction. While it can be used for cleaning surfaces, it is most commonly associated with using an eraser to remove pencil marks or wiping away chalk.
Examples
Please help me wipe the words off the blackboard.
You wrote it wrong, hurry up and erase it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 抹, which is more commonly used for general cleaning or wiping surfaces with a cloth to remove dust or liquid.
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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.
