ceot1 heoi3出去
Jyutpingceot1 heoi3
Yalechēut heui
Definition
To go out; to leave one's current location for an outside or wider space.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Use this verb when moving from an enclosed space like a room or building into an open or public area. It implies a change of location that is physically away from the speaker's current position. It is frequently paired with directional particles to specify the movement, such as 出去行下.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean leaving a specific organization or job, as that usually requires the verb 離職 or 辭職. Also, do not confuse it with 出街, which specifically refers to going out into the public streets or city center for leisure.
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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.
