ceot1 zaap6出閘出闸
Jyutpingceot1 zaap6
Yalechēut jaahp
Definition
To exit a gate; also to qualify for the next round of a competition.
- to exit a gate, especially in transit stations
- figurativeto qualify or advance to the next round of a competition
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of public transport systems like the MTR, where passengers must pass through electronic turnstiles to leave the station area. Beyond the literal meaning, it is frequently used metaphorically in sports or competitions to describe a contestant successfully passing a preliminary round or qualifying to advance to the next stage.
Examples
Have you exited the gate yet? I am waiting for you at the exit.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply leaving a building, as it specifically implies passing through a physical barrier or gate. When referring to general exit from a room or a venue without a turnstile, use 出去 instead.
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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.
