ceoi4 heoi3除去
Jyutpingceoi4 heoi3
Yalechèuih heui
Definition
To remove, eliminate, or get rid of something.
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How it's used
Sounds significantly more formal than everyday verbs like 攞走 or 搣走. It is frequently used in professional, legal, or written contexts, such as removing someone from a position or eliminating a specific obstacle. Using it in casual conversation can make you sound overly serious or like you are reading from a document.
Examples
You must get rid of these bad habits.
How did he remove the stain on the shirt?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 除去 as a preposition meaning 'except for' in Mandarin, as that usage does not exist in Cantonese. In Cantonese, 除去 is strictly a verb meaning to remove or eliminate.
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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.
