teoi1推
Jyutpingteoi1
Yaletēui
Definition
To push or shove; to apply force to make something move away.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the physical act of pushing, this verb is frequently used metaphorically to mean delaying or postponing a task or deadline. It also appears in the context of recommending or promoting something, such as pushing a specific product or idea to others.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 㧬, which specifically implies a forceful shove or a rough push with the hands. While they overlap, 㧬 carries a more aggressive or sudden connotation compared to the neutral action of pushing.
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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.
