ci4 gam3弛禁
Jyutpingci4 gam3
Yalechìh gam
Definition
To rescind, lift, or relax a prohibition.
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How it's used
This term is formal and primarily appears in news reports or official government announcements. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, where people would instead use more descriptive phrases like 解除禁令 or 開放返.
Examples
The government finally decided to rescind the prohibition, allowing citizens to gather in the park.
Related words
Common phrases
government rescinds the prohibition
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is a formal compound that sounds unnatural in everyday speech. Using it to describe simple household rules or minor restrictions will sound overly stiff or pretentious.
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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.
