ce2 jan4扯人
Jyutpingce2 jan4
Yaleché yàhn
Definition
To leave or depart.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Carries a blunt and informal tone that implies a desire to escape a situation or leave a place quickly. It is often used when someone is bored, annoyed, or simply finished with their current company. Avoid using this in professional settings or with people you do not know well, as it can sound dismissive or rude.
Examples
It is so boring here, let's head out.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of pulling someone, which is also expressed as 扯人. Context is essential to distinguish between the phrasal verb meaning to leave and the physical action of tugging at someone.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
