ceot1 kyut3出缺
Jyutpingceot1 kyut3
Yalechēut kyut
Definition
To become vacant, as a seat or office.
neutralwork
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or administrative contexts, such as discussing job openings, parliamentary seats, or committee positions. It carries a sense of official vacancy rather than just an empty chair or room. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently treated as a state of being in professional communication.
Examples
This position has been vacant for a long time, and we still haven't hired anyone.
If the manager's position becomes vacant, would you want a promotion?
Related words
Common phrases
position becomes vacant
parliamentary seat becomes vacant
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 缺席, which specifically means to be absent from a meeting or class. Remember that 出缺 refers to the status of a position, whereas 缺席 refers to the status of a person.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
