cing1 coeng4清場清场
Jyutpingcing1 coeng4
Yalechīng chèuhng
Definition
To clear an area; to make everyone leave a place.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Originally used in the context of police operations or security protocols, this term has become common in daily life for any situation where a space needs to be emptied. It carries a sense of authority or urgency, implying that the presence of people is no longer permitted. You will often hear it used by staff in restaurants or venues when they are preparing to close for the night.
Examples
The mall is about to close, the security guards are starting to clear the area.
When are you guys clearing the place? I still have things to pack.
Related words
Common phrases
security clearing the area
preparing to clear the area
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply cleaning a room, which would be 執屋 or 清潔. Using 清場 implies the active removal of people, not the removal of dirt or objects.
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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.
