ceot1 ceot1 jap6 jap6出出入入
Jyutpingceot1 ceot1 jap6 jap6
Yalechēut chēut yahp yahp
Definition
To go in and out; to enter and exit repeatedly.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This reduplicated form emphasizes the repetitive nature of moving between two spaces. It often carries a slightly annoyed tone when describing someone who cannot stay still or who is constantly interrupting a quiet environment by passing through a doorway. It is rarely used to describe a single, purposeful entry and exit.
Examples
He is always going in and out, I don't know what he is doing.
Stop going in and out all the time, it is very noisy.
Related words
Common phrases
going in and out all the time
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe the act of entering and exiting a specific location like a building, but it is more about the frequency and annoyance of the movement rather than the physical act itself.
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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.
