ceot1 dung6出動出动
Jyutpingceot1 dung6
Yalechēut duhng
Definition
To set out to perform a task, or to dispatch people or vehicles into action.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Carries a sense of purpose or mobilization, often implying that someone is leaving their current location to perform a specific task or mission. While it can describe official actions like emergency services responding to a call, it is also frequently used in casual conversation to describe friends heading out for a night of drinking or a group gathering.
Examples
The police dispatched a lot of people to find the suspect.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple, everyday departures like going to work or school, as it implies a sense of mission or collective action rather than a routine commute.
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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.
