ceot1 je5出嘢
Jyutpingceot1 je5
Yalechēut yéh
Definition
To make something happen, to produce a result, or to create something.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Refers broadly to the act of producing, creating, or releasing something, often used in creative or work contexts. It is highly versatile and can range from a chef creating a new dish to a developer releasing software. The term carries a casual, slightly informal tone that emphasizes the output rather than the process itself.
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Avoid using this in formal writing or professional reports, as it is strictly colloquial. It is also vague, so ensure the context makes clear what kind of result is being produced.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
