ceot1 ging2出境
Jyutpingceot1 ging2
Yalechēut gíng
Definition
To leave a country or region; to depart across a border.
neutraltraveltransport
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of crossing a border to leave a jurisdiction, rather than just leaving a building or a room. It is almost exclusively used in formal travel or immigration contexts, such as airports or land border crossings. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation outside of discussing travel plans.
Examples
What time do you need to depart?
I have already passed through the departure immigration counter.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 出去, which simply means to go out. Using 出境 to mean leaving a house or a shop sounds extremely unnatural and overly formal.
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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.
